Which of the following patient-related events may be considered as examples of common negligence allegations in a nursing malpractice suit? (Select all that apply.)

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Examples of common negligence allegations in nursing malpractice suits include patient falls, use of restraints, medication errors, burns, equipment injuries, retained foreign objects, failure to monitor, failure to ensure safety, failure to take appropriate nursing action, failure to confirm accuracy of physicians' orders, improper technique or performance of treatments, failure to respond to a patient, failure to follow hospital procedure, and failure to supervise treatment.

Which of the Following Patient-Related Events May Be Considered as Examples