Which statement best describes the rule regarding expert testimony in nursing malpractice cases?
1. Expert testimony is always required in nursing malpractice suits, and the injured party cannot win his or her case without expert testimony being presented.
2. Whether expert testimony is needed is decided on a case-by-case basis after analyzing the facts of the case.
3. Expert testimony should be presented whenever there is reason to suspect that the jury will decide in favor of the injured party if expert testimony is not presented.
4. The jury is permitted to decide, based on all the evidence submitted, whether expert testimony is needed.
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Rationale: The likelihood of one side of a case winning or losing should not be the determining factor in whether to present expert testimony.
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