Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Negligence

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of negligence?

• A) A nurse provides care that does not meet professional competency standards.
• B) A nurse follows standards but then decides that a better approach is needed because of the patient's individual status; however, her supervisor does not agree with the approach taken.
• C) A nurse does not provide care that would be expected by another reasonable person in the same circumstances.
• D) A nurse provides the same regimen of care for each individual client.

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Definitions:

Pie Chart

Circular chart that shows how the parts of a whole are distributed.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

Distribution

The process of making a product or service available to the consumer or business user that needs it.

Message

A piece of communication or information conveyed from one person or group to another.