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:

Mean

The calculation of the arithmetic average involves adding up all the values in a series and dividing the total by the quantity of numbers.

Rounded

The process of approximating a number to a specified degree of precision, often to the nearest whole number.

Rounding Rules

Guidelines used in mathematics and statistics for reducing the number of digits in a numeric value according to certain criteria, typically to make the value simpler or more intuitive.

Rounded

The process of adjusting numerical values to a specified degree of accuracy, typically to make them simpler or more manageable.