During a life-threatening emergency,a nurse hurriedly gives the patient a medication by IV push.There is extravasation of medication.Later,necrosis and tissue sloughing take place.The nurse's behavior may be the basis for what action?

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During a Life-Threatening Emergency,a Nurse Hurriedly Gives the Patient a Medication