A client is suing the hospital for malpractice. Before the case goes to court, the attorney meets with staff and reads the medical record. The nurse realizes that the attorney is performing which activity?
1. Burden of proof
2. Complaint
3. Discovery
4. Civil action
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Burden of proof falls to the plaintiff and is the duty to prove wrongdoing.
Rationale 2: A complaint is a document filed by a person (plaintiff) who claims that his or her legal rights have been infringed on by one or more persons (defendants).
Rationale 3: Discovery is an effort by both parties to obtain all the facts of the situation. It occurs before the trial.
Rationale 4: A civil action is a legal action that deals with the relationships among individuals in society.
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