A Physician Reported a Case of Possible Nursing Negligence to the State

question 12

Multiple Choice

A physician reported a case of possible nursing negligence to the state board of nursing. What action will be taken by the board?

• A) The complaint will be screened and an investigation initiated if appropriate.
• B) Nothing will be done as only another professional nurse is qualified to report nursing negligence.
• C) The nurse or nurses will be placed on probation pending investigation of the complaint.
• D) The incident will be recorded as a "first strike" against the nurse or nurses involved.

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