The Nurse Has Just Obtained the Licence to Practise and Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just obtained the licence to practise and is determining whether individual malpractice insurance is necessary.Which of the following is the most important factor in the nurse's decision to carry malpractice insurance?

• A)The amount of the malpractice insurance provided by the employer.
• B)Working in a critical area of nursing in which morbidity and mortality rates are high.
• C)Employment status and professional liability coverage.
• D)The nurse's knowledge level of Good Samaritan laws.

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