A Nurse Educator Is Preparing a Presentation on Professional Negligence

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse educator is preparing a presentation on professional negligence. The nurse determines that all of the following actions would be considered professional negligence except

• A) administering the wrong medication.
• B) failure to obtain informed consent.
• C) taking a picture of a patient without his or her consent.
• D) refusing to permit the patient to walk without assistance.

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Definitions:

Adult Children

Individuals who are legally adults but are referred to in context as children relative to their parents or family structure.

Reach to Recover

Reach to Recover implies a process or initiative aimed at helping individuals return to a state of health, normality, or stability after a period of difficulty.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy involving a small number of individuals who share common issues, facilitated by a therapist, focusing on interpersonal interactions and improvement.

Premature Termination

The early or unexpected ending of a process or activity before its planned conclusion, often discussed in therapy or projects.