The patient received a blood transfusion based on test results of critically low hemoglobin.The nurse records vital signs (VS)per hospital protocol.One hour after the transfusion was started,the nurse records VS as temperature (T)102F,pulse (P)110,respirations (R)24,blood pressure (BP)136/88.The nurse continues to administer the blood.This situation an example of what legal situation?

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To avoid liability associated with administration of blood and blood products,nurses must carefully follow organizational procedures and protocols that govern these interventions.Battery is any intentional act that brings about actual harmful or offensive contact with the plaintiff.Assault occurs if the patient fears harmful or offensive touching.Libel is defined as publishing false statements that are damaging to a person's reputation.

The Patient Received a Blood Transfusion Based on Test Results