The Central Question in Any Charge of Malpractice Is Whether

The central question in any charge of malpractice is whether the prevailing standard of care was met.Which of the following are considered part of the standard of nursing care?

A) Basic prudent nursing care is a standard.
B) Health care providers determine standards of care in health care settings.
C) Standards of care are never changing.
D) Standards are based on the ethical principle of nonmaleficence.
E) National standards of nursing practice are standards for all nurses.