Despite the fact that all nurses face the potential risk of being named in a lawsuit there are measures that nurses can take to significantly reduce this risk. Which of the following measures has the greatest potential to prevent a malpractice claim?
A) Complete continuing competence requirements on time
B) Carry adequate liability insurance that provides comprehensive coverage
C) Avoid interacting with clients or patients without a witness
D) Maintain a high-quality standard of nursing care
Ans: D
There are many actions that nurses can take to prevent lawsuits. Paramount among
these is maintaining a high standard of care. Insurance does not necessarily prevent claims, but
rather mitigates the consequences of these claims. It is normally unnecessary to avoid one-onone
interaction with patients and clients and continuing competence requirements do not
necessarily prevent lawsuits.
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