Question 46 An RPN is caring for a client who they believe is deteriorating. The RPN consults with the RN, and they decide the RPN can continue caring for the client and consult with the RN when required. Later that day, the RPN makes a medication error that harms the client. What is the accountability of the RN? Question 46 options: The RN is partially accountable The RN is accountable The RPN and RN are equally accountable The RN is not accountable, the RPN is accountable
Question 46 An RPN is caring for a client who they believe is deteriorating. The RPN consults with the RN, and they decide the RPN can continue caring for the client and consult with the RN when required. Later that day, the RPN makes a medication error that harms the client. What is the accountability of the RN? Question 46 options: The RN is partially accountable The RN is accountable The RPN and RN are equally accountable The RN is not accountable, the RPN is accountable
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An RPN is caring for a client who they believe is deteriorating. The RPN consults with the RN, and they decide the RPN can continue caring for the client and consult with the RN when required. Later that day, the RPN makes a medication error that harms the client. What is the accountability of the RN?
Question 46 options:
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The RN is partially accountable |
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The RN is accountable |
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The RPN and RN are equally accountable |
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The RN is not accountable, the RPN is accountable |
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