During a Staff Shortage,you Hire an RN from a Temporary

question 19

Multiple Choice

During a staff shortage,you hire an RN from a temporary agency.The RN administers a wrong IV medication that results in cardiac arrest and a difficult recovery for the patient.Liability in this situation:

• A) is limited to the temporary agency.
• B) is restricted to the RN.
• C) could include the RN, the agency, and your institution.
• D) may depend on the patient's belief regarding the employment relationship.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A mental health disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe weight loss and health complications.

Life-Threatening

A term used to describe diseases, conditions, or situations that pose a serious risk to an individual's health and have the potential to result in death.

Adaptive Behaviour

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Clinicians

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