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shofmannx20

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on: Jul 8, 2018
After being injured during a procedure, a patient consults an attorney regarding the nurse's liability. The patient is informed that grounds for malpractice must include (select all that apply):
 
  a. Injury.
  b. Breach of duty.
  c. Verbal abuse by the nurse.
  d. That the nurse followed the state's nurse practice act.

Question 2

In which situation could the nurse be held liable for assault and battery?
 
  a. Chemically restraining a patient who is competent and able to make decisions
  b. Advising a patient against leaving AMA
  c. Using wrist restraints on a patient who is trying to harm himself
  d. Administering medication without checking the armband


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sarahccccc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B

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Correct In a negligent malpractice suit, the plaintiff must prove that a duty exists, that a breach of duty occurred and that injury was sustained.
In a negligent malpractice suit, the plaintiff must prove that a duty exists, that a breach of duty occurred and that injury was sustained.
Incorrect This does not apply to malpractice.
This does not apply to malpractice.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Assault and battery includes restraining a patient without evidence that the pa-tient may cause harm to themselves or others.
B This does not constitute assault and battery.
C This does not constitute assault and battery.
D This does not constitute assault and battery.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

sarah_brady415

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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