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The Patient Received a Blood Transfusion Based on Test Results

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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?


A) Malpractice
B) Assault
C) Battery
D) Libel

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