Asked by Imani Reese on Jun 27, 2024
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The nurse gives a patient the wrong medication and documents that the correct medication was given.The next staff member recognizes the error and reports the nurse to the state board of nursing.Which action can the state board of nursing take against the nurse in this situation?
A) Disciplinary action against the nurse's license to practice
B) Criminal misdemeanor charges against the nurse
C) Medical malpractice lawsuit against the nurse
D) Employment release from the institution
State Board of Nursing
A regulatory body responsible for licensing nurses and setting nursing practice standards within a specific state to ensure quality and competent nursing care.
Medical Malpractice
A legal cause of action occurring when a healthcare professional deviates from standards in their profession, resulting in harm to a patient.
Disciplinary Action
Measures taken by an organization or institution to address and correct undesirable behaviors or violations of policies by its members or employees.
- Illustrate knowledge regarding the impact of actions in nursing on patient safety and legal considerations.
- Understand the relationship between negligence, malpractice, and patient harm in nursing practice.
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Learning Objectives
- Illustrate knowledge regarding the impact of actions in nursing on patient safety and legal considerations.
- Understand the relationship between negligence, malpractice, and patient harm in nursing practice.
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