A lawsuit has been brought against a nurse for malpractice. The client fell and suffered a skull fracture, resulting in a longer hospital stay and need for rehabilitation
What does the description of the client and his injuries represent as proof of malpractice?
A) Damages
B) Causation
C) Duty
D) Breach of duty
Ans: A
Liability involves four elements: duty (obligation to use care and follow standards), breach of duty (failure to follow standards of care), causation (the failure to follow standards of care resulted in the injury), and damages (the actual harm or injury resulting to the patient).
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