A nurse has been providing care for a 69-year-old female client who has recently had her right foot amputated as a result of a chronic diabetic foot ulcer
The nurse undertook to perform debridement of the wound despite lacking the relevant education and experience. The client experienced permanent nerve damage as a result of the nurse's misguided efforts. Which category of legal liability is most likely relevant in this case? A) Larceny
B) Assault
C) Invasion of privacy
D) Negligence
D
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Negligence involves the commission of an improper act, as exemplified by the nurse's actions. Larceny is tantamount to theft, while assault involves a deliberate threat to harm. The situation would not be categorized as an invasion of privacy.
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