Which behavior is the best way for a nurse to avoid being liable for malpractice?
a. Purchasing quality malpractice insurance coverage on a yearly basis
b. Practicing nursing that meets the generally accepted standard of care
c. Not sharing his or her last name with patients and families
d. Not delegating any tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel
B
The best way to avoid being liable for malpractice is to give nursing care that meets the generally accepted standard of care. In a malpractice lawsuit the law uses nursing standards of care to measure nursing conduct and determine whether the nurse acted as any reasonably prudent nurse would act under the same or similar circumstances. Purchasing insurance, not sharing last name, and not delegating tasks are not appropriate behaviors to avoid malpractice.
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