A group of nurses are discussing types of legal contracts in the clinical setting. Which nursing scenario indicates an implied contract has been initiated?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
◦ A nurse has made an oral agreement with the nurse manager to work an extra shift.
◦ Nurses on the unit are focused on providing quality of care to all patients.
◦ A new nurse signs paperwork with Human Resources to start employment process.
◦ Nurses write their names down on a document to indicate that they have attended a continuing education conference.
◦ Signature of the nurse entered on the electronic medical record chart indicates a legal contract between the nurse and the patient.