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A nurse is caring for an elderly patient. The patient falls and injures herself. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease his/her liability? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Document the incident carefully on the designated form provided by the institution.
  B. Chart the facts surrounding the client's fall, condition, and follow-up care.
  C. It is not necessary to document anything about the fall.
  D. Report the incident to the next shift during report.

Question 2

A nurse was caring for a patient who reported syncopal episodes. The nurse placed the call bell in reach, and instructed the patient not to get out of bed without assistance. The patient forgot to call the nurse and got out of bed to go to the bathroom.
 
  The patient fell and broke a hip. The patient is now suing for negligence. What needs to be considered to constitute a negligence claim? Select all that apply
  A. Duty
  B. Breach of duty
  C. Spontaneous duty
  D. Harm



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mfedorka

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D




V@ndy87

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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