You arrive at the hospital and transfer care to another healthcare worker, yet you are accused of abandonment. Why did this happen?
  1. You transferred care of your patient to a registered nurse.
  2. You transferred care of your patient to a patient care technician.
  3. You transferred care of your patient to a doctor.
  4. You transferred care of your patient to a licensed practical nurse.
Explanation
Answer - B - A patient care technician is not properly trained to accept the transfer of a patient. Transferring a patient to another healthcare worker who is not appropriately trained to care for the patient is considered abandonment.
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