Asked by Quessia Mukanda on Jul 15, 2024
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What do negligence and malpractice have in common? Select all that apply.
A) Negligence and malpractice are unintentional torts.
B) Negligence and malpractice are felonies.
C) Malpractice is the professional form of negligence.
D) Negligence and malpractice involve the intent to do harm to a patient.
Negligence
The failure to take proper care in doing something, which leads to damage or injury to someone else.
Malpractice
The negligent, improper, or unskillful performance of professional duties by a healthcare provider, leading to harm or injury to a patient.
- Acquire knowledge about the outcomes of negligence and malpractice in nursing practices.
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Cortney WilliamsJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C
Explanation :
Negligence and malpractice are unintentional torts-nurses can be negligent without intending to do harm.Negligence is simply the failure to use ordinary or reasonable care as dictated by the standards of practice and/or by what a reasonable and prudent nurse would do in the same or similar circumstances.Intent is not an element of negligence.When a nurse or other licensed professional healthcare provider is negligent and fails to exercise ordinary care,it is called malpractice.Malpractice is the professional form of negligence.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the outcomes of negligence and malpractice in nursing practices.
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