A registered nurse (RN) administered a patient's morning insulin as the breakfast tray arrived at 0800.The RN performed a complete assessment at the same time.Then, the RN got busy with her other patients and did not check on the patient until 1400.At that time, she found the patient unresponsive with a blood glucose of 23.Both the breakfast and lunch tray were at the bedside untouched.Which of the following could the RN be charged with?
A) Quasi-intentional tort
B) Misdemeanor
C) Negligence
D) Juvenile offense
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