The nurse was employed by a public health agency. During orientation the supervisor informed the nurse that all nurses were legally covered because the agency had its own malpractice/negligence insurance
What, if anything, should the nurse do about liability insurance?
A. Ask to see a copy of the policy and be sure it totals at least $1 million per occurrence.
B. Continue to carry personal liability insurance for self-protection.
C. Express gratitude, because malpractice insurance costs about $100 a year for an RN.
D. Stop worrying about negligence and lawsuits and concentrate on doing the very best nursing possible.
ANS: B
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