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Lauren Nicole
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In order to prove that nursing negligence has occurred,which of the following is one of the four elements that must be present?

A) Intentionality
B) Assault
C) Causation
D) Battery

Nursing Negligence

A failure by a nurse to provide the care that a reasonably prudent nurse would offer under similar circumstances, resulting in harm to the patient.

Causation

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) directly leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect).

Intentionality

The quality of being deliberate or purposeful in one's actions or thoughts.

  • Understand the elements required to prove nursing negligence and manage legal implications in practice.
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