Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Full-length
The nurse caring for a client in the neonatal intensive care unit administers adult-strength Digitalis to the 3-pound infant. As a result of her actions, the baby suffers permanent heart and brain damage. The nurse can be charged with:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Malpractice involves professional negligence causing harm, as in administering an incorrect dose of medication.