What legal principle may potentially absolve the nurse from criminal liability in this scenario?
A nurse accidentally administers a higher dose of medication to a patient due to misreading the physician’s prescription. The patient […]
Accident
Which of the following best describes the nurse’s legal liability in this scenario?
A nurse accidentally administers a higher dose of medication than what was prescribed due to misreading the physician’s handwriting. The
In the scenario described and what legal defense could potentially apply to the nurse’s action?
A nurse accidentally administers a higher dose of medication to a patient than what was prescribed due to misreading the
What legal defense might be applicable to the nurse in this scenario?
A nurse accidentally administers a higher dose of medication than prescribed due to misreading the Doctor’s handwriting. The patient experiences