If a physician writes a prescription for an unusually high dose of a medication, what steps should the nurse take to ensure patient safety? 1. What are the liability issues for a nurse who fails to...

If a physician writes a prescription for an unusually high dose of a medication, what steps should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?

1. What are the liability issues for a nurse who fails to raise the side rails on a postoperative patient’s bed if the patient is injured in a fall?