Which of the following legal doctrines would MOST likely apply in the case of a wrong site surgery or retained foreign body?

a. aeger primo
b. caveat emptor
c. primum non nocere
d. res ipsa loquitur

d

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Medication errors can be prevented by indicating:

A) name of the medication, its use, and its possible side effects. B) dosage and the route of administration of the drug. C) the name of the pharmacy or prescribing physician. D) all of the above

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You assess a 36 week gestation pregnant female with vaginal bleeding that began 15 minutes ago. What is the likeliest suspicion?

a. fetus is not viable b. hypertensive crisis c. potential preterm birth d. domestic/sexual abuse

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