Which nurse is exposed to the greatest risk of liability for malpractice because of the nature of the employment relationship?
1. The occupational health nurse
2. The hospital-based staff nurse
3. The home health care nurse
4. The federally employed nurse
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Rationale: This area of practice is greatly influenced by a variety of federal and state laws, particularly workers' compensation laws, mandatory-reporting laws, and occupational safety and health laws.
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