Ruth V, RN, incorrectly read the physician's order and gave her patient 50 mg. of Demerol instead of 25 mg. The RN is liable as she violated the rights of drug administration . As action patient needs to be assessed for any unusual symptoms of overdose. The RN needs to address her superior with proper explanations and needs to be given a memo or warning .

Explain it further, using the 4 D's (duty, deviation, direct cause, and damages)

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Sure lets break down this situation using the 4 Ds of nursing negligence Duty Deviation Direct Cause and Damages 1 Duty In this case Nurse Ruth V had ... View the full answer