The maternity nurse has been named in a negligence malpractice suit. The best defense against the accusation of negligence is if the nurse:
A. Followed the physician's written orders.
B. Met the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) standards of practice.
C. Is a certified nurse midwife or nurse practitioner.
D. Was acting on the advice of the nurse manager.
B
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