You arrive at the hospital and transfer care to another healthcare worker, yet you are accused of abandonment. Why did this happen?
A)You transferred care of your patient to a registered nurse
B)You transferred care of your patient to a patient care technician
C)You transferred care of your patient to a doctor
D)You transferred care of your patient to a licensed practical nurse

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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.

You Arrive at the Hospital and Transfer Care to Another