A nurse is caring for a child who reports being physically abused by a family member. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Explanation:

A. DNR:

DNR stands for "Do Not Resuscitate." It is a medical order that indicates a patient's preference not to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest. This abbreviation is unrelated to medication administration instructions and does not indicate "to administer medications before meals."

B. ONG:

The abbreviation ONG is not commonly used in medical contexts to indicate medication administration instructions or timing. It does not specifically relate to the administration of medications before meals.

C. ac:

The abbreviation "ac" is derived from the Latin term "ante cibum," which translates to "before meals." In medical orders, "ac" is used to indicate that a medication should be taken or administered before meals. For example, "Take 1 tablet ac" means to take one tablet before meals.

D. Tx:

The abbreviation "Tx" is commonly used in medical contexts to denote treatment or therapy. However, it does not specifically indicate "to administer medications before meals." It is a broader term that can refer to various aspects of patient care and interventions.

Explanation:

A. Battery: Battery refers to intentional harmful or offensive touching without consent. In the context of healthcare, it usually involves physical contact or procedures performed without the patient's consent. An inadvertent medication error, even if it causes harm, does not typically constitute battery unless there was an intentional act of administering the wrong medication against the patient's will.

B. Assault: Assault is the threat of harmful or offensive contact. It involves creating a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact in the patient's mind. An inadvertent medication error, while it may cause harm, does not typically constitute assault unless there was an intentional threat of harm made to the patient.

C. Abuse: Abuse involves the intentional mistreatment or harm of another person. An inadvertent medication error is not considered abuse unless there was an intentional act to harm the patient.

D. Malpractice: Malpractice refers to professional negligence or failure to provide the standard of care expected in a particular profession, such as nursing. In the scenario described, the inadvertent medication error resulting in a severe allergic reaction and prolonging the client's hospitalization could be considered a case of malpractice. The nurse failed to meet the standard of care expected in administering medications safely, leading to harm to the patient.