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A nurse is teaching a class on torts. The nurse should include which of the following situations as an example of negligence?

A client who is alert and oriented makes an informed decision to leave the hospital against medical advice. The nurse applies restraints to the client to prevent him from leaving.

A nurse identifies the absence of peripheral pulsation in a casted extremity in the early morning and reports it to the provider in the early afternoon.

A client who is competent refuses an antidepressant medication. The nurse dissolves the medication in food and administers it to her without her knowledge.

A nurse finds a client who is on a low-sodium diet eating salted potato chips. The nurse tells the client that she will apply wrist restraints if he does not stop eating the potato chips.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Rationale:

A. A client who is alert and oriented makes an informed decision to leave the hospital against medical advice. The nurse applies restraints to the client to prevent him from leaving constitutes a violation of patient autonomy and could be considered false imprisonment rather than negligence.

B. A nurse identifies the absence of peripheral pulsation in a casted extremity in the early morning and reports it to the provider in the early afternoon might be considered a delay in care but does not necessarily meet the criteria for negligence unless it leads to harm.

C. A client who is competent refuses an antidepressant medication. The nurse dissolves the medication in food and administers it to her without her knowledge is an example of negligence as it violates the client’s autonomy and informed consent.

D. A nurse finds a client who is on a low-sodium diet eating salted potato chips. The nurse tells the client that she will apply wrist restraints if he does not stop eating the potato chips is inappropriate but does not specifically represent negligence; it’s more about improper behavior or coercion.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Measuring I&O can be performed by an AP, as it does not require advanced skills or clinical judgment.

B. Reinforcing teaching about medication is within the LPN's scope of practice, as LPNs are trained to provide education and support based on the teaching provided by RNs or physicians.

C. Developing a plan of care is generally a responsibility of the RN, as it involves comprehensive assessment and planning.

D. Completing an admission assessment is a task for RNs due to its complexity and the need for a detailed clinical evaluation.

A. Providing a back rub to a client who has right-sided paralysis B. Transporting a client who experienced a stroke 72 hr ago to the radiology department C. Performing oral hygiene for a client who is 1 day postoperative following an amputation of the right arm D. Removing and cleaning the cannula of a client who has a new tracheostomy

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Providing a back rub can be done by an AP, as it does not require specialized nursing skills.

B. Transporting a client is an appropriate task for an AP if the client is stable.

C. Performing oral hygiene for a postoperative client can be managed by an AP with supervision.

D. Removing and cleaning the cannula of a new tracheostomy requires specific skills and knowledge that only a licensed nurse should perform to avoid complications.

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