A nurse has agreed to participate in a videotaped deposition in a malpractice case. What does this indicate?
1. The nurse is testifying as an expert witness.
2. The nurse's testimony can be presented in court, even though the nurse is unavailable for the trial date.
3. The nurse is afraid testimony will adversely affect employment opportunities.
4. The plaintiff's attorney believes the nurse is a liability for personal trial appearance, but will be credible on tape.
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Rationale: There is no indication that this nurse is testifying as an expert witness.
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