Eastern Illinois University Malpractice Case Study

Case StudyImmediately after a laparoscopic hernia repair, the surgeon ordered a straight urinary catheterization to drain urine from the bladder and to check for the presence of blood in the urine which would indicate possible bladder injury during the procedure. The surgeon then left the OR.A RN subsequently inserted a Foley catheter with an inflatable retention bulb, rather than the straight catheter. She then had a second nurse inflate the bulb while the catheter was still in the urethra, not bladder.The inflation of the bulb caused a tear in the urethra, requiring a second unsuccessful catheterization by the surgeon and an eventual abdominal catheterization by a urologist. The patient subsequently sued the 2 nurses,the surgeon and the outpatient surgical center for negligence.Based on the information presented, please answer the followingquestions:1. Was there professional negligence (malpractice) in this case and who should be liable? Yes, the 2 nurses and surgeon 2. How would you determine the percentage of liability for the multiple defendants, assuming than more than 1 defendant should be assessed with damages? Include specific % numbers.3. How would you decide this case? Malpractice (professional negligence) (Duty owed to the pt., breach of duty owed to the pt, injury/harm) From this case, what lesson(s) can be learned for nurses?http://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000C03600R.htmlhttps://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(18)30071-4/pdfGuido, G. W. textbook – Chapters 1 & 2, 5-7, 9 & 10Mason, D. et al textbook – Chapter 45

RN Guido, Ginny Wacker, JD, MSNLegal and Ethical Issues in Nursing (2-downloads) (Legal Issues in Nursing ( Guido)) 6th Edition6th Edition