The special relationship that is created when the nurse takes an assignment of a client and agrees to provide care to that client is called in legal terms a(n):
a. obligation c. duty
b. special arrangement d. case
C
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A Incorrect. Obligation is a debt to be paid, but is not the legal term sought.
B Incorrect. Special arrangement may have additional terms and conditions, but is not the legal term sought.
C Correct. Duty is the special relationship when a person agrees to provide care to a client. The amount of time the duty is owed to the client will depend upon the setting in which the care is given.
D Incorrect. Case is not the legal term sought.
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