The risk manager is reviewing these events that occurred over the weekend. Which scenario should the risk manager be most concerned would represent malpractice?
1. The nurse did not obtain an apical pulse on a patient prior to administering Digoxin 0.25 mg orally.
2. The nurse did not raise the bed when changing the linens for a patient who was up in the chair.
3. A nurse did not obtain consent before drawing blood.
4. The nurse continued to assess the diabetic patient's blood sugar before each meal.
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Explanation: 1. This action is not in accordance with professional standards in assessing an apical pulse prior to administering Digoxin.
2. This action is more likely to harm the nurse than it is to harm the patient.
3. This is more likely to be seen as battery than as malpractice.
4. This is an appropriate action expected from a professional nurse.
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