A client received a dose of intravenous pain medication before change of shift.After receiving the report, the oncoming nurse notes that the medication was not documented, provides another dose, and the client has a respiratory arrest.Who is most liable for this situation?
A)The nurse who gave the first dose of medication
B)The nurse who gave the second dose of medication
C)The health-care provider who prescribed the medication
D)The person who called the nurse away before documenting the medication

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The Answer of A client received a dose of intravenous pain medication before change of shift.After receiving the report, the oncoming nurse notes that the medication was not documented, provides another dose, and the client has a respiratory arrest.Who is most liable for this situation?
A)The nurse who gave the first dose of medication
B)The nurse who gave the second dose of medication
C)The health-care provider who prescribed the medication
D)The person who called the nurse away before documenting the medication

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