For a nurse or health care provider to be found negligent, what requirements must the provider's misconduct meet? (Select all that apply.)
a. The provider owed a duty to the client.
b. The provider breached a duty to the client.
c. The provider had intent to harm the client.
d. The provider caused injury to the client by action or inaction.
e. The provider caused loss or damage through his or her actions.
A, B, D, E
These four criteria must be present for an act of a health care provider to be considered negligent. Intent to harm would be considered a criminal action rather than an action of negligence.
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