An LPN/LVN trimmed the toenails of a patient with diabetes too short, which results in a toe amputation from infections. What is the LPN/LVN guilty of?
a. Unintentional tort
b. Intentional tort
c. Negligence
d. Malpractice
D
Malpractice occurs when an unintentional tort causes an injury to a patient.
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