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Anajune7

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following would be considered negligent malpractice if performed by the nurse?
 
  a. Delaying assessment of a patient whose previous blood pressure was reported as 70/40 mm Hg
  b. Delegating blood glucose levels to a UAP
  c. Notifying a health care provider of a patient's drop in blood pressure
  d. Responding to a patient in respiratory distress

Question 2

The nurse manager is responsible for ensuring that all nurses are licensed and that they are properly renewed.
 
  When a nurse's license is being investigated for possible disciplinary action, the nurse manager must take which of the following actions? a. Allow the nurse to continue to work until the SBON decides on an action.
  b. Terminate the nurse.
  c. Allow the nurse to take a leave of absence until a decision is made by the SBON.
  d. Refuse to allow the nurse to work until the SBON has decided on an action.


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nyrave

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

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A Delaying the assessment of a patient with acute changes is considered negligent malpractice.
B This does not qualify as negligence.
C This does not qualify as negligence.
D This does not qualify as negligence.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A This does not take into account the nurse's possible innocence.
B This does not take into account the nurse's possible innocence.
C Allowing the nurse to take a leave of absence until the SBON decides on the issue is best for everyone. The nurse can save face and the hospital is free of fu-ture unsafe care.
D This does not take into account the nurse's possible innocence.


Anajune7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

phuda

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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