The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Suffered a Broken

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a broken hip after attempting to go to the bathroom.The nurse had assigned a nursing assistant to assist this patient to the bathroom.It is determined that the nurse is not guilty of malpractice.Which element was not present for malpractice to be charged?

• A)The injury was not very severe.
• B)The nursing assistant had assisted many patients to the bathroom.
• C)The nurse was not aware that a fall could cause an injury.
• D)The nurse did not have a duty to the patient because the nursing assistant was responsible.

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