An example of inadequate care is:
a. Amputating the wrong leg.
b. A Department of Justice audit.
c. Failure to order an x-ray.
d. Providing free flu shots.
Answer: c
Feedback: An example of inadequate care is failure to order an x-ray. Other examples include a nurse who never got back to administer medication, or a therapist who did not show up, per physician's orders.
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