Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Practice Question

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.

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