A physician reported a case of possible nursing negligence to the state board of nursing. What action will be taken by the board?
1. Nothing will be done as only another professional nurse is qualified to report nursing negligence.
2. The complaint will be screened and an investigation initiated if appropriate.
3. The incident will be recorded as a "first strike" against the nurse or nurses involved.
4. The nurse or nurses will be placed on probation pending investigation of the complaint.
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Rationale: A single complaint triggers action on the part of the board. The complaint is screened and an investigation is initiated, if appropriate.
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