The nurse is caring for a client who has lab work ordered in the morning. The nurse becomes busy and forgets to draw the labs, which would have identified a worsening condition. The nurse might be guilty of:
1. liability.
2. omission.
3. unintentional tort.
4. tort law.
Answer: 3
1. Liability is the state of being legally responsible for one's actions and obligations.
2. Omission is a failure to complete an obligation.
3. An unintentional tort is a failure to act in a responsible manner that causes harm to an individual.
4. Tort law is a set of laws that deal with injuries that occur to a person as a result of the action or nonaction of another person.
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