The nurse has an adequate understanding of a tort when she makes which statement?
a. "A tort is a legal wrong committed against another person or their property."
b. "A tort refers to the nurse's duty to practice within the boundaries of the nurse's role."
c. "A tort is a principle concerned with being fair or just."
d. "A tort refers to truth telling and not intentionally misleading patients."
ANS: A
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A) American Foundation for the Blind B) American Council of the Blind C) Guide Dogs for the Blind D) National Federation of the Blind
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a. brachial c. radial b. apical d. ulnar
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