Flashcards in Legal Issues Deck (8)
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1
Negligence is when a nurse does_____
Not provide appropriate care according to set standards
2
If a nurse does a treatment without consent, it is example of
Battery
3
If your client falls out of bed because you forgot to put up the side rails, this is _____
Neglect
4
Any NCLEX question that has the word "threat', think
Assault
5
Advanced directives are important because they ____ q
Allow the client to direct how/ what care they are to receive if they become unable to make a decision in the future
6
Are advanced directives mandatory for a client?
No
7
The documents that specifically names a person to make decisions on a another person's behalf is _____
Durable power of attorney
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