Upon Discharge, the Patient Was Given Several Prescriptions to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

Upon discharge, the patient was given several prescriptions to be filled for post-hospital care. If the family chooses not to fill these prescriptions, what type of error has been made by the family?

• A) Act of omission
• B) Act of commission
• C) Scheduling misperception
• D) Noncompliance on the part of the family or child

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