Which of the Following Patient-Related Events May Be Considered as Examples

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patient-related events may be considered as examples of common negligence allegations in a nursing malpractice suit (select all that apply) ?

• A) Staffing levels in the medical unit
• B) Patient fall with injury
• C) Heparin error
• D) Failure to utilize rapid response team with change in vital signs
• E) Failure to ensure telemetry monitor is on the correct patient

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