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At the time of admission, a patient gave a history of allergy to penicillin that was duly noted in all critical areas of the patient's record. While giving medications, a nurse accidentally administered penicillin to this patient. The patient had a severe reaction but recovered. What is the implication of the nurse's action?A. The nurse cannot be sued for malpractice because the patient did not directly inform the nurse of the allergy.B. The nurse failed to act in a reasonable and prudent fashion and thus is liable for malpractice.C. The nurse who gave the medication can bring a countersuit against the nurse who took the history.D. There is no cause for concern because the action did not result in the patient's death.

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