Did the lack of documentation in the admitting nurse’s assessment and notes affect the ultimate outcome of this case?
Was there negligence on the part of the nursing staff in the care of this patient?
Should the nurse who noted the failure to perform the ordered tests have done more than merely note that these orders were not completed? Does the fact that this was a Sunday impact your answer?
How would you decide this case from your knowledge of legal implications and negligence?
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