A patient is admitted with chest pain,and his electrocardiogram shows elevated ST segments.The nurse bases her plan of care on the nursing diagnosis of pneumonia.What type of negligence may be present?

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Basing nursing care on an erroneous diagnosis is a failure in planning.Standards of care include assessment,the collection of relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation; diagnosis,analysis of the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues; implementation,coordinating care delivery and plan and using strategies to promote health and a safe environment; and evaluation,evaluation of the progress of the patient toward attaining outcomes.

A Patient Is Admitted with Chest Pain,and His Electrocardiogram Shows