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D2AR0N

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When the word causation is used in a lawsuit involving a client who received the wrong medication from a nurse and later died, it means that the plaintiff's lawyer must prove that:
 
  a. the nurse breached the standard of care
  b. the injury (death) of the client was the result of receiving the wrong medication
  c. the nurse intentionally tried to hurt the client
  d. other health care providers were not at fault and only the nurse was at fault

Question 2

A child has been admitted to the burn unit for treatment. On assessment, the nurse observes fluid-filled blisters, mottled, waxy white skin, and pain when dressings are removed. These burns would be classified as a:
 
  a. Superficial burn
  b. Partial-thickness burn
  c. Full-thickness burn
  d. None of the above



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kiamars2010

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. The nurse may breach the standard of care, and this will result in injury, but is not the same as causation.
B Correct. Causation requires the legal system to assign blame, proving the death of the client was caused by the medical administration error.
C Incorrect. Medical negligence or malpractice does not require proof of an intent to harm or kill the client.
D Incorrect. Medical negligence or malpractice is the act of an individual, not the act of other health care providers.

Answer to Question 2

B
The wound described meets the parameters of a partial-thickness burn.




D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


adammoses97

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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