Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of nurses about malpractice issues in nursing. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching as an example of malpractice?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Administering potassium via IV bolus is malpractice, as it can cause cardiac arrest due to rapid administration, deviating from standard care. A fall-risk bracelet is a safety measure. A clamped nasogastric tube is an error but not necessarily malpractice unless harm occurs. Documenting provider communication is good practice.