A patient received heparin by intravenous infusion.The nurse received an order to increase the heparin infusion rate and obtain a partial thromboplastin time (PTT)in 1 hour.The PTT was drawn correctly and revealed a critically elevated level.The nurse was busy with another patient and failed to report the critical result to the physician within 30 minutes according to the facility's policy.Subsequently,the patient sustained a massive intracerebral bleed.Which of the following best describes the type of negligence the nurse is liable for?

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Failure to communicate and document patient findings in a timely manner is a form of failure to implement appropriate action.

A Patient Received Heparin by Intravenous Infusion