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QUESTION

A preoperative assessment shows that a client’s hemoglobin level is dropping. The anesthetist orders 3 units of blood to be administered.

The nurse administers the first unit before discovering that the client is a Jehovah’s Witness, as documented in the record. This is an example of

a. professional conduct.
b. a negligent act.
c. physical abuse.
d. breaching client confidentiality.

ANSWER:

ANS: B
The nurse was negligent by not checking the record and by failure to obtain written consent from the client for the procedure. This is an example of misconduct, not professional conduct. The nurse did not intend to physically harm the patient. The nurse did not breach client confidentiality.