The nurse is concerned about being sued for negligence when providing care.Which nursing actions may be grounds for negligence? (Select all that apply.)

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Negligence can occur when a nurse fails to provide care that meets the standard of care expected of a reasonably prudent nurse in a similar situation. In this case, the failure to use the call light, administering medications at the wrong time, not clarifying activity restrictions, and not documenting an infiltrated IV site are all actions that could potentially result in harm to the patient and be considered grounds for negligence. Checking the patient's name band prior to medication administration is an important action but would not necessarily be considered negligence if it is not done in isolation.

The Nurse Is Concerned About Being Sued for Negligence When