A nurse is served with a summons alerting him that he has been named in a malpractice lawsuit. What information can the nurse learn from this summons?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Names of any other defendants in the case
2. Name of the plaintiff in the case
3. Expected length of the trial
4. Date to appear before the court
5. Breaches in standards of care, injuries, or damages alleged by the defendant
1,2,4
Rationale: The summons will list other defendants named in the complaint.
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