A Nurse Testifies at Trail That a Professional with the Knowledge

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse testifies at trail that a professional with the knowledge and skill of an RN should understand that,before administering digoxin,the client's potassium level and pulse level is always checked to prevent negative effects on cardiac output.The nurse's testimony as to what constitutes reasonable care is based on what criteria source?

• A) The legal definition of standard of care
• B) The legal definition of the informed consent process
• C) The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur
• D) The concept of governmental immunity

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