Malpractice is the failure to act as another prudent nurse with the same knowledge and education would act under similar circumstances. Which of the following indicates malpractice?
a. Failure to allow a patient to leave the unit for a cigarette
b. Failure to provide a specific pain medication requested by the patient.
c. Failure to act when a patient refuses to be turned and develops pressure ulcers
d. Failure to notify a health care provider of a 2-lb. weight gain in a heart failure patient
Question 2
Which of the following would constitute negligence if performed by a nurse?
a. Failure to protect a patient from a fall that resulted in injury
b. Failure to restrain a patient on bedrest
c. Failure to restrain a confused patient
d. Failure to notify the family of a change in condition requiring intensive care unit care
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