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A licensed practical/vocational nurse cared for a client who was bedridden at his home. The nurse did not regularly turn the client, or provide care after the client was incontinent of urine and stool.
 
  The client developed a stage 3 pressure ulcer on his buttocks. He became very ill and had to be admitted to the hospital with sepsis (the infected pressure ulcer infection spread throughout the bloodstream). The client died. Which best describes what occurred?
  A) The nurse cared for the client in the particular situation the same way a prudent nurse would have.
  B) The nurse committed gross negligence as a result of not providing care a prudent nurse would have provided in the same situation.
  C) The nurse committed negligence because of not providing the care a prudent nurse would have provided in the same situation.
  D) The nurse intentionally physically abused the client, resulting in death, which constitutes murder.
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6 years ago
this is exactly what I needed
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Brilliant ツ
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Smart ... Thanks!
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