Management of CareQuestion 683 of 2368
In a malpractice claim, a plaintiff has shown that the nurse departed from standards of practice. What else must the plaintiff prove?
- The nurse acted intentionally
- The departure caused the client's injury
- The employer approved the nurse's action
- The client was admitted for more than one day
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Correct answer: The departure caused the client's injury
A departure from standards is not enough. The plaintiff must link it to the injury.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: Cause. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026