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nelaaney

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A nurse is being sued. During this suit, the reasonable person standard is being addressed. This standard asks:
 
  a. what a reasonable nurse would do in a similar situation.
  b. if the action taken was reasonable in the eyes of the plaintiff.
  c. if the institution's standards were reasonable.
  d. what the public considers to be a reasonable action.

Question 2

When a negligence case is brought against a nurse, it is necessary to prove liability. Which element is not essential for proof of liability?
 
  a. Duty
  b. Witnesses
  c. Injury
  d. Causation


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bitingbit

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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