To prove nursing malpractice, which element must be shown?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A breach of the standard of care that caused harm to the client
- Step 1: The elements are duty, breach, causation and damages. Step 2. The breach must cause the injury. Answer: a breach that caused harm. Why not the others: an error without harm or an unhappy client does not establish malpractice.
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