Penny RN is administering IV push lasix 40mg/mL which is dis…
Penny RN is administering IV push lasix 40mg/mL which is dispensed by pharmacy as IV lasix 80mg/mL vial. Penny is not sure of the dosage to give and has always struggled with pharmacology. Penny calculates and gets 40mg per mL. Penny RN is busy and pushes IV lasix one mL of the Lasix 80mg/mL to the patient. Penny RN administration of the medication is considered_________________
Read DetailsA nurse is responsible for transcribing a medication prescri…
A nurse is responsible for transcribing a medication prescription from a physician’s handwritten order to the electronic health record. which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure accuracy and safety during the process? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Read DetailsNew graduate LPN Dean, has just completed his nursing assess…
New graduate LPN Dean, has just completed his nursing assessment on his patient. While talking to his patient, Dean’s patient stated that he is a celebrity. During the assessment Dean also discovered that his patient has a diagnosis of DM, HTN and herpes. The press is all over the hospital because Dean’s patient is really a celebrity. A press member approaches Dean and asks about his patients diagnosis and Dean replies “Oh, its only herpes”. You have learned that this is a breach of confidentiality. What Quasi-intentional Tort is this?
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