The Nurse Is Performing a Procedure While Caring for a Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a procedure while caring for a patient and unintentionally eliminates a step in the procedure.What may result from the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Negligence
• B) Breach of duty
• C) Unintentional tort
• D) Assault and battery
• E) Civil liability for employer

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