A nurse is sued for malpractice and goes to court. Which of the following types of law is being used?
a. Constitutional
b. Common
c. Judicial
d. Institutional
ANS: C
Judicial law is based on court or jury decisions. Constitutional law provides overall guidance for selected practice situations. Common law means that judges are bound by previous decisions un-less they are convinced that the older law is no longer relevant or valid. Institutional law is not a type of law that has particular importance in the United States.
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