A nurse was sued for malpractice. Which four elements must be present for the case to be considered malpractice? Select all that apply.

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Malpractice or negligence on the part of the nurse involves four elements: a claim that the nurse owed the patient/client a special care of duty; a claim that the nurse failed to meet the required standard; a claim that harm or injury resulted because the nurse did not meet the required standard; and a claim of damages for which compensation is sought. Errors without injury don't meet the standard of the four elements needed to support malpractice.

A Nurse Was Sued for Malpractice