A Preoperative Assessment Shows That a Patient's Hemoglobin Level Is

Multiple Choice

A preoperative assessment shows that a patient's hemoglobin level is dropping. The anesthetist orders 3 units of blood to be administered. The nurse administers the first unit before discovering that the patient is a Jehovah's Witness, as documented in the record. This scenario is referred to using what phrase?

A) Professional conduct.
B) A negligent act.
C) Physical abuse.
D) Breaching patient confidentiality.