The nurse has been accused of negligence resulting in patient harm. She was not informed about the complaint, and her employment was terminated before a hearing before the State Board of Nursing. What best legal recourse does the nurse have?

A) Safe harbor provision in state law
B) Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
C) Civil and tort law allows the nurse to sue the accuser.
D) Automatic dismissal of case by the State Board of Nursing


B

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