Malpractice Is the Failure to Act as Another Prudent Nurse

question 1

Multiple Choice

Malpractice is the failure to act as another prudent nurse with the same knowledge and education would act under similar circumstances.Which of the following indicates malpractice?

• A)Failure to allow a patient to leave the unit for a cigarette
• B)Failure to provide a specific pain medication requested by the patient.
• C)Failure to act when a patient refuses to be turned and develops pressure ulcers
• D)Failure to notify a health care provider of a 2-lb.weight gain in a heart failure patient

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