With regard to an obstetric litigation case, a nurse working in labor and birth is found to be negligent. Which intervention performed by the nurse indicates that a breach of duty has occurred?

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A breach of duty has occurred when a nurse or health care provider fails to provide treatment relative to the standard of care. In this case, documentation of FHR during the second stage of labor is a recognized standard of care. Providing ice chips to laboring patients is within the standard of care. The time period of 8 hours is not excessive. A patient without any risk factors can use the bathroom and be ambulatory during the first stage of labor. Asking family members to leave during a vaginal exam helps maintain patient privacy.

With Regard to an Obstetric Litigation Case, a Nurse Working