The LPN has trimmed the toenails of a diabetic too short, which resulted in a toe amputation from infections. This LPN is guilty of:
1. unintentional tort.
2. intentional tort.
3. negligence.
4. malpractice.
4
Malpractice occurs when an unintentional tort causes an injury to a client.
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