A nurse is applying for professional liability insurance. The nurse knows that professional liability insurance is important for which of the following reasons?
A) To obtain sound compensation for work that is performed
B) To mitigate the financial obligations arising from unexpected health outcomes
C) To upgrade professional knowledge and meet standards of practice
D) To meet the requirements of the state board of nursing
B
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The number of lawsuits involving nurses is increasing. It is to every nurse's advantage to obtain liability insurance and to become familiar with legal mechanisms, such as Good Samaritan laws and statutes of limitations that may prevent or relieve culpability and provide a sound legal defense. Professional liability insurance does not focus on upgrading the nurse's professional knowledge, meeting state board of nursing requirements, or obtaining sound compensation.
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