A nurse is being sued for malpractice. Which of the following specific elements must be present for the nurse to lose the case? (Select all that apply.)
______ Negligence
______ Damages
______ Injury
______ Malpractice
______ Causation
______ Foreseeability
______ Breach of duty
______ Duty
Correct Answer: Damages; Injury; Causation; Foreseeability; Breach of duty; Duty
Rationale : Six elements (those selected) must be present for a case of nursing malpractice to be proven. Negligence is misconduct or practice that falls below acceptable or expected standards. Malpractice is "professional negligence"-negligence that occurs while the person performs as a professional.
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