A patient goes into surgery for a right hip replacement and the surgeon replaces the left hip. The surgeon would MOST LIKELY be charged with:

A. Negligence
B. Malpractice
C. Assault
D. Defamation

Ans: B. Malpractice

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All of the following statements regarding patient education for those undergoing chemotherapy are true except:

A) Minor infections do not need to be reported to the physician, as long as the body temperature does not go above 103 degrees. B) Watch for signs of bleeding. C) Family members should be taught proper hand-washing techniques and infection control. D) Call the physician to report heat, redness, and swelling.

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