As long as there are human beings involved in health care, there will be errors. Sometimes these errors are minor, and some can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. At times, the errors are caused by family members who mean well, but may cause further problems and possibly death. This article discusses as few case studies, potential errors, and strategies critical-care nurses can use to prevent these errors.
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