What do negligence and malpractice have in common? Choose all that apply
1) Negligence and malpractice are unintentional torts.
2) Negligence and malpractice are felonies.
3) Malpractice is the professional form of negligence.
4) Negligence and malpractice involve the intent to do harm to a patient.
ANS: 1, 3
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a. erroneous blood gas data. b. metabolic alkalosis. c. mixed acid-base disorder. d. respiratory alkalosis.
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