Which one of the following is the first element that must be proved for malpractice as it arises from the nurse-client relationship?
a. causation c. injury
b. duty d. breach of duty
B
To succeed in a malpractice suit, the plaintiff must first show that the defendant owed him a duty. The plaintiff must then show that the defendant did not meet the duty and that this breach of duty caused harm, requiring compensation.
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