The nurse in the emergency department administers an adult dose of an antibiotic to a 3-month-old baby. As a result, the baby suffers permanent brain damage. What best describes the effect of this error on the healthcare facility?
A) The professional license of the nurse will be lost.
B) The morale of the staff involved will be decreased.
C) The reputation of the healthcare facility will suffer.
D) The healthcare facility will pay a very large settlement.
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