Which statement indicates that a nurse understands how the doctrine of respondeat superior alters his liability for negligent conduct?
1. "If I can prove that this doctrine applies, all of the liability is shifted to the hospital."
2. "Respondeat superior will not alter my liability in any way."
3. "My liability to the patient is reduced by this doctrine."
4. "Since the hospital is liable for my actions, I am liable to my employer to provide competent care."
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Rationale: Vicarious liability is not a shift of liability, but an extension of liability allowing justice to be fairly distributed.
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