A Nurse Is Reprimanded for Being Habitually Late

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is reprimanded for being habitually late. What action by the nurse would best address this performance issue?

• A)The nurse must take responsibility and accept any corrective action.
• B)The nurse must provide proof that all instances of tardiness were unavoidable.
• C)The nurse must have a positive attitude.
• D)The nurse must trade shifts in order to be on time.

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Definitions:

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal doctrine that infers negligence from the very nature of an accident or injury, in the absence of direct evidence on how any defendant behaved.

Rebuttable Presumption

is a presumption in law that one can challenge and overturn with evidence to the contrary.

Breach of Duty

Failure to meet the standard of care or obligation required by law or contract, which could lead to legal action.

Pure Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine under which damages in an accident are calculated based on the degree of fault of each party, allowing a plaintiff to recover even if they are 99% at fault, but the recovery is reduced by the plaintiff's level of fault.