A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. The nur

QUESTION

A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse assessed the patient’s port and found it was blocked and started a peripheral line to administer the chemotherapy.

The medication infiltrated and caused permanent nerve damage to the patient’s arm. The patient filed a malpractice suit against the nurse. How will the nurse’s actions be evaluated? Select all that apply
A. Policies and Procedures of the institution
B. Patient’ Self-Determination Act
C. Standards of Practice of the nursing organization
D. Physician Expert

ANSWER:

ANS: A,C