When a claim of malpractice is made, the nurse being accused is referred to in legal terms as the:
a. defendant c. accused
b. plaintiff d. client
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A Correct. When a claim of malpractice is made, the person making the claim (client) is the plaintiff. The nurse who is being accused of causing the damage is the defendant.
B Incorrect. The plaintiff is the individual claiming damage.
C Incorrect. The accused may be the same as the defandant, but not the correct answer.
D Incorrect. The client or patient is the plaintiff, not the defendant.
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