Which Definition Given by the Nurse Indicates Understanding of Malpractice

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which definition given by the nurse indicates understanding of malpractice?

• A)"Malpractice is a criminal act committed against society."
• B)"Malpractice means doing something a reasonable person or nurse would not do."
• C)"Malpractice is an intentional professional act of negligence."
• D)"Malpractice is a professional act or failure to act that leads to injury of a patient."

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Definitions:

Strong Critical Thinkers

Individuals who excel in the systematic evaluation of arguments and information to make rational decisions and solve problems efficiently.

Reasoning

The mental process of generating conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

Values

Fundamental beliefs or principles that guide behavior and decision-making.

Beliefs

Mental attitudes or positions held by individuals that something is true or exists, even without empirical evidence.