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Mimi

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What phrasing describes nursing liability?
 
  A) Failure to maintain a standard of care that results in harm to the client
  B) Faulty judgement causes the client to experience physical or emotional distress
  C) Inappropriate delegation results in a healthcare provider causing the client harm
  D) Disregard for client rights allows for the client being open to some degree of distress

Question 2

Which statement is true concerning the difference in the liability for negligence and malpractice?
 
  A) Only RNs can be held liable for negligence
  B) Negligence exists only if the intend to harm the client exists
  C) An unlicensed assistant personal (UAP) can not be held liable for malpractice
  D) The difference involves the severity of the resulting physical or emotional injury


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ashely1112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
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