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Nclexrn Flashcards: Legal And Ethical Practice And Confidentiality

Study Legal And Ethical Practice And Confidentiality in Nclexrn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What four elements must be proven to establish nursing malpractice (professional negligence)?

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ANSWER

Duty, breach, causation, damages. These elements form the foundation of proving malpractice, requiring evidence of obligation, violation, direct cause, and resulting injury.

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A 76-year-old client (female) is admitted with a urinary tract infection; the RN notices her caregiver frequently withholds her phone and the client whispers that money is missing. The RN suspects exploitation and knows suspected elder abuse must be reported per law and policy. Which action by the nurse is legally required?
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