Steps the RN can take to reduce the risk of malpractice include all of the following except:
a. administer drugs carefully.
b. document accurately.
c. do not delegate any tasks.
d. think before you speak.
C
Options a, b, and d are true. Avoiding the delegation of tasks is not realistic.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word