A Nurse's Action Resulted in Serious Harm to a Client

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse's action resulted in serious harm to a client.Many years later,the client brings a court case against the nurse for damages.What might prevent the case from going to court for a ruling against the nurse?

• A)The client agreed to the care at the time.
• B)The nurse did not know the chosen action was inappropriate.
• C)The nurse thought what was being done was appropriate.
• D)The time limit for suing had passed.

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Definitions:

Testify

To give evidence as a witness in a court of law or legal proceeding, which can be done orally or in writing.

Unenforceable

Describes a contract or clause that, due to legal deficiencies, cannot be upheld or enforced by a court.

Exculpatory Clauses

Clauses included in contracts that release one party from liability for harm or damage that might occur, despite negligence or fault.

Intentional Behavior

Actions or conduct carried out with a specific purpose or intent, often implying deliberateness.