______________ to the injured party is the first element of a malpractice case and is based on the existence of a nurse–patient relationship
a. Duty c. Damages
b. Breach d. Harm caused by the breach
A
Duty to the injured party is the first element of a malpractice case and is premised on the existence of a nurse–patient relationship. Breach is failure to act consistently within applicable standards of care. Harm caused by the breach occurs when the patient sustained injuries because of the breach of duty. Damages are derived from the harm or injury sustained by the acutely or critically ill patient and are calculated as a dollar amount.
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