Which legal doctrine cannot apply to a nurse's practice as a private duty nurse?
1. Respondeat superior
2. Personal liability
3. Res ipsa loquitur
4. Negligent cause of action
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Rationale: Private duty nurses are employed by individuals to give care. The doctrine of respondeat superior implies that the employer is responsible for the nurse's actions. It is illogical to view the patient as responsible for his or her nurse's actions as an employee.
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