Which of the following would constitute negligence if performed by a nurse?
a. Failure to protect a patient from a fall that resulted in injury
b. Failure to restrain a patient on bedrest
c. Failure to restrain a confused patient
d. Failure to notify the family of a change in condition requiring intensive care unit care
A
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A The nurse's failure to act that results in injury to the patient is negligence.
B This does not constitute negligence.
C This does not constitute negligence.
D This does not constitute negligence.
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