Which of the following would be considered negligent malpractice if performed by the nurse?
a. Delaying assessment of a patient whose previous blood pressure was reported as 70/40 mm Hg
b. Delegating blood glucose levels to a UAP
c. Notifying a health care provider of a patient's drop in blood pressure
d. Responding to a patient in respiratory distress
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A Delaying the assessment of a patient with acute changes is considered negligent malpractice.
B This does not qualify as negligence.
C This does not qualify as negligence.
D This does not qualify as negligence.
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