[Solved]: Which of the following actions by the nurse…

Which of the following actions by the nurse constitutes professional malpractice? Option A Failing to notify the provider of a potassium level of 4 mEq/L (normal 3.5 – 4.5 mEq/L) Option B Administering a preoperative sedative in the patient holding area instead of in the patient’s room Option C Administering a large dose of pain medication to a patient who is asleep and later stops breating Option D Administering a routine medication 10 minutes late because of a unit emergency