Which nursing action could result in malpractice?
A) Attendance at an in-service to learn about a new automated blood pressure machine
B) Did not follow up on a client's complaint about itching from a topical medication
C) Documentation of a client's allergy
D) Asks the primary care provider about a medication order that is illegible
B
Feedback:
A nurse is required to follow up on a client's complaint or this can impact negatively on client safety and is not following standards of practice in a reasonable and prudent manner. Standard of practice is being followed when attending an in-service to learn about new equipment or documenting a client's allergy and asking the primary care provider about a medication order that is illegible.
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