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Pineappleeh

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What is the best way for a nurse to avoid a lawsuit?
 
  a. Carry malpractice insurance
  b. Spend time with the patient
  c. Provide compassionate, competent care
  d. Answer all call lights quickly

Question 2

What is a cost-effective delivery of care used by many hospitals that allows the LPN/LVN to work with the RN to meet the needs of patients?
 
  a. Focused nursing
  b. Team nursing
  c. Case management
  d. Primary nursing



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The best defense against a lawsuit is to provide compassionate and competent nursing care. Carrying malpractice insurance is prudent, but it will not avoid a lawsuit. Spending time with patients and answering call lights quickly will not necessarily help avoid a lawsuit.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Case management is a cost-effective method of care. Focused nursing, team nursing, and primary nursing are not cost-effective methods of delivering care that allow the LPN/LVN to work with the RN to meet patient needs.



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