Compliance with a Legislative Enactment or Administrative Regulation Does Not

question 4

True/False

Compliance with a legislative enactment or administrative regulation does not prevent a finding of negligence if a reasonable person would have taken additional precautions to avoid harm.

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Definitions:

Maintenance IV

Intravenous therapy administered to maintain fluid balance or provide consistent medication dosing over a period of time.

D5W

A solution of 5% dextrose (a form of glucose) in water, used as a vehicle for intravenous administration of drugs and fluids.

Continuous Infusion

The administration of medication or fluids intravenously in a constant and steady flow over a set period.

Intermittent Infusion

An infusion of fluid or medication over a set period, intermittently repeated, as opposed to continuous infusion.