What is the most common reason for which nurses are charged with negligence?

A) Theft of client property
B) Physician's order not followed
C) Making a medication error
D) Informed consent omissions

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What is the most common reason for which nurses are charged with negligence?A) Theft of client propertyB) Physician's order not followedC) Making a medication errorD) Informed consent omissions

Jacob Bruer · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Making a medication error is the most common reason for which nurses are charged with negligence. Medication errors can result in serious harm to patients and are therefore closely scrutinized by regulatory bodies and the legal system. Nurses are expected to follow proper protocols when administering medications and to be vigilant in preventing errors. Failure to do so can result in legal action for negligence. Theft of client property, physician's order not followed, and informed consent omissions can also result in legal action, but they are less commonly cited as reasons for nursing negligence.

What is the most common reason for which nurses are charged with negligence?

A) Theft of client property
B) Physician's order not followed
C) Making a medication error
D) Informed consent omissions

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