ATI RN
ATI Nproo 2100 Exam Unit 3 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse accidentally administers the wrong medication to a client, which results in a severe allergic reaction and prolongs the client's hospitalization. The client could rightfully sue the nurse for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Malpractice. Malpractice refers to negligence or failure to provide a standard level of care resulting in harm. In this scenario, the nurse's error in administering the wrong medication constitutes negligence, leading to harm (severe allergic reaction and prolonged hospitalization). The client could sue for malpractice as the nurse breached their duty of care.
Incorrect answers:
A: Abuse - There is no indication of intentional harm or mistreatment by the nurse.
B: Battery - Battery involves intentional harmful or offensive contact without consent, which does not apply in this situation.
D: Assault - Assault involves intentional threat of harmful or offensive contact, not accidental medication error leading to harm.
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