The maternal-newborn nurse reviewing charts recognizes that negligence (malpractice) occurs when which action occurs? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. There is no notification to the physician of change in condition.
2. There is a failure to give an ordered medication.
3. An infant is placed in the wrong crib.
4. There is compliance with medication administration principles.
5. There is compliance with the standards of care.
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. The physician must be notified when there is a change in client status. Failure to do so is negligence.
2. A failure to give a medication or giving the wrong medication is negligence.
3. Placing an infant in the wrong crib is negligence.
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