A patient tells the nurse that he had money in the top drawer of his bedside table that is now missing. He is phoning his attorney and plans to press charges
The nurse realizes this patient is planning to implement which of the following types of law? 1. Criminal
2. Tort
3. Common
4. Contract
Criminal
Rationale: Criminal law involves the prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. The patient is claiming that money was stolen, which is a crime. A tort is a wrongful act committed against another person or the person's property. The primary aim of tort law is to provide relief for damages. Common law is a system of law that is derived from judges' decisions. Contract law is a way to govern a promise or agreement that has been made between two parties.
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