Various states recognize that nurses can render a nursing diagnosis. Where a defendant physician ignores a nurse's assessment of a patient's diagnosis and the patient is injured, the court would most likely determine that ___________.

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The court would likely determine that the physician contributed to the delay in treatment and injury by ignoring the nurse's assessment, as nurses are recognized to make valid assessments in many states.

Various States Recognize That Nurses Can Render a Nursing Diagnosis