What is the first element of a malpractice case that must be proven?

a. There was a doctor–patient relationship.
b. There was a duty owed.
c. There was a breach of duty.
d. There are damages.


a

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A subclavian central intravenous line is placed into a patient to administer intravenous nutrition following a severe burn. During the line insertion, the dome of the lung is inadvertently punctured, resulting in a pneumothorax. The cause of the pneumothorax in this case is:

A) iatrogenic. B) neoplastic. C) teratogenic. D) ischemic.

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Three examples of carrier oils are ________, ________, and ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Medications prescribed for terminally ill clients usually include

A) stimulants B) antidepressants C) antihypertensives D) antipsychotics

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This method of sterilization requires that items must be completely submerged and undisturbed for at least 6 hours for cold sterilization

glass bead sterilizer glutaraldehyde ethylene oxide steam autoclave

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