The practicing nurse knows the following factor contributes to more patient injuries and death than the other factors
a. Communication failures
b. High-technology equipment
c. Medication administration
d. Performing high-risk tasks
A
Communication failures are the leading cause of preventable patient injuries and death, according to The Joint Commission.
High-technology equipment is not the leading cause of preventable patient injuries and death, according to The Joint Commission.
Medication administration is not the leading cause of preventable patient injuries and death, according to The Joint Commission.
Performing high-risks tasks is not the leading cause of preventable patient injuries and death, according to The Joint Commission.
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