The RN Is Listening to a Lecture on Malpractice

question 16

Multiple Choice

The RN is listening to a lecture on malpractice. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

• A) "The elements that must be present to prove malpractice are: duty, breach of duty, actual injury and insurance."
• B) "The elements that must be present to prove malpractice are: duty, breach of duty, actual injury and battery."
• C) "The elements that must be present to prove malpractice are: duty, breach of duty, actual injury and intent."
• D) "The elements that must be present to prove malpractice are: duty, breach of duty, actual injury and causation."

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Definitions:

Blood Volume

The total amount of blood circulating within the body, essential for delivering nutrients and oxygen and removing waste products.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, reflecting the force of blood moving through the arteries.

Estrogen Levels

Concentrations of estrogen, a hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

Peripheral Vascular Resistance

The resistance that blood vessels outside of the heart and brain offer to blood flow, playing a key role in regulating blood pressure.