Question

Which of the following actions, if performed by a registered nurse, would result in both criminal and administrative law sanctions against the nurse? (Select all that apply.) [23]

1. Taking and selling controlled substances
2. Refusing to provide health care information to a patient's child
3. Reporting suspected abuse and neglect of children
4. Applying physical restraints without a written physician's order.

Answer 1

Taking and selling controlled substances as a registered nurse would result in both criminal and administrative law sanctions against the nurse. Refusing to provide health care information to a patient's child and reporting suspected abuse and neglect of children would not result in any sanctions against the nurse. Applying physical restraints without a written physician's order can result in administrative law sanctions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the four actions listed, taking and selling controlled substances as a registered nurse would result in both criminal and administrative law sanctions against the nurse. This is because it involves the illegal possession and distribution of controlled substances.

Refusing to provide health care information to a patient's child would not result in criminal or administrative law sanctions against the nurse, although it may have ethical and professional implications.

Reporting suspected abuse and neglect of children is a legal and ethical duty of a registered nurse, so it would not result in any sanctions against the nurse.

Applying physical restraints without a written physician's order can lead to administrative law sanctions, such as disciplinary actions, but it may not necessarily involve criminal sanctions unless it results in harm to the patient.