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Question 15 A nurse administered the wrong dose of insulin to an assigned patient after bypassing the facility policy to have insulin doses double checked. The patient's blood glucose level remained within sormal limits afterward, and the physician was notified per protocol. The patient and family were extremely upset and demanded to be moved to another floor. Later, the patient filed a malpractice suit against the hospital. The aurse lavyer reviewing the case would conclude that Select one a. no malpractice occurred because most nurses don't verity insulin b. malpractice occurred because the patient had emotional distress. c. malpractice occurred because the nurse didn't follow the policy. d. no malpractice occurred because there were no actual damages. O O Question 16 A patient walked in to an emergency department (ED) and then collapsed before checking in. The priority action by the surne is to Select one: O a get oonsent when the patient wakes up O b check to see whether the patient has any family nearby O c. treat the patient first because consent is implied d. check the patient' s wallet for identification

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15)Administration of medication is the most crucial part inpatient care.Extreme care as to be taken when administering medication which shows their action within minutes and follow the guidelines and hospital policy.The nurse has not double checked before administering which is something causing harm or putting the patient under risk.It is a form of malpractice

Ans.c.malpractice occurred because the nurse didn't follow the policy

16)When a patient falls unconscious the first step to be fone by the healthcare professional is to follow ABC (Airway,Breathing, CirculatioABCD and start the treatment.

Checking for identity is the second step

This should be followed by checking whether patient has any family nearby.

Consent cannot be taken from an unconscious patient

Ans.c.treat the patient first because consent is implied