A client woke in the middle of the night, confused and unaware of their surroundings. Although the call bell was within reach, the client got out of bed unassisted, tripped on the bedside chair, and fell. Which of the following elements of malpractice is missing in this case?

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Foreseeability refers to the ability to predict or expect an event. In this scenario, the client's confusion and decision to get out of bed unassisted, leading to a fall, may not have been predictable or expected by the healthcare provider, especially if the client had not exhibited similar behavior before. The other elements (duty, damages, and injury) are present: the healthcare provider had a duty to care for the client, the client was injured (fell), and there were damages (consequences of the fall).

A Client Woke in the Middle of the Night, Confused