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A Client Who Has Undergone Resection of the Intestine Is

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A client who has undergone resection of the intestine is on a liquid diet with a nasogastric tube in place. He refuses the food tray with regular food that comes to his room and insists that a physician be called. The nurse insists that it is the right food and makes the client take it. The client develops complications and has to be re-operated upon. How is negligence determined in this situation?


A) The nurse did not call the physician when the client asked.
B) The nurse did not realize the importance of the tube.
C) The dietary department sent the wrong diet for the client.
D) The nurse insisted the patient have the solid food.

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