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:

Client's Records

Documentation pertaining to a client's personal information, engagement, and transactions with a professional service, held for reference or compliance.

Jurisdiction

The authority given to a legal body like a court to administer justice within a defined field of responsibility, geographic area, or over certain types of legal cases.

Complaint

The pleading made by a plaintiff or a charge made by the state alleging wrongdoing on the part of the defendant.

Remedy

Legal means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented, redressed, or compensated.