A Nurse Gives Phenytoin Intravenously with Lactated Ringer's Solution Containing

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse gives phenytoin intravenously with lactated Ringer's solution containing multivitamins.The drug precipitates and obstructs the only existing line.When the team leader informs the nurse that these drugs cannot be mixed,the nurse states,"You've disliked me since I refused to switch my vacation time last month." Which type of logical fallacy has influenced the nurse?

• A) Ad hominem abusive
• B) Appeal to common practice
• C) Red herring
• D) Appeal to tradition

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