Common areas for nursing malpractice include which of the ...

[Alainaaa8]

Common areas for nursing malpractice include which of the following?
 
  a. patient falls
  b. deficient patient assessment
  c. nursing subordination
  d. communication breakdowns
  e. errors in medication administration
  f. insufficient training for nursing assignment

Question 2

Nurses can help parents deal with the issue and fact of circumcision if they explain:
 
  a. The pros and cons of the procedure during the prenatal period.
  b. That the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all newborn males be routinely circumcised.
  c. That circumcision is rarely painful and any discomfort can be managed without medication.
  d. That the infant will likely be alert and hungry shortly after the procedure.

[nicoleclaire22]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E, F
Common areas for nursing malpractice include (1) deficient patient assessment, (2) errors in medication administration, (3) insufficient training for nursing assignment, (4) patient falls, (5) equipment faults, (6) communication breakdowns, and (7) improper adherence to policies and procedures

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Many parents find themselves making the decision during the pressure of labor.
B The AAP and other professional organizations note the benefits but stop short of recommendation for routine circumcision.
C Circumcision is painful and must be managed with environmental, nonpharma-cologic, and pharmacologic measures.
D After the procedure the infant may be fussy for several hours, or he may be sleepy and difficult to awaken for feeding.