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urbanoutfitters

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A patient fell while walking in the hall. The medical orders include ambulate ad lib. The nurse
  assigned to the patient had instructed the UAP to assist the patient when walking on an as needed
  basis.
 
  Earlier that morning the patient had informed the nurse and UAP that she was feeling
  weaker than usual. Who is legally liable for this patient's fall?
  A) The nurse since she was assigned to care for the patient
  B) The physician who wrote the order for the patient to ambulate ad lib
  C) Both the nurse and the UAP who had responsibility for the care of this patient
  D) The UAP since she was instructed to assist the patient when walking on an as needed basis

Question 2

Which factor will most strongly influence the ability of the nurse to effect a change in the
  documentation policy of a health care agency?
 
  A) Knowledge of the problem B) Involvement with decision makers
  C) Good interpersonal skills D) Innovative ideas



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choc0chan

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


irishcancer18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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