A new nurse is hired to work in an acute care hospital. He was advised by Human Resources that liability insurance is not necessary because the institution has coverage for all employees. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
a. "Great, that is one less expense.".
b. "I want my own personal insurance to protect my interests in case of a suit.".
c. "I don't intend to do anything wrong.".
d. "I want to have insurance to supplement yours.".
B
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A This shows naiveté on the part of the nurse.
B The institution's insurance is to protect them. Even if the nurse has not acted wrongly, he may be required to reimburse the institution for any monetary loss involved in the process.
C This shows naiveté on the part of the nurse.
D This shows naiveté on the part of the nurse.
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