What do negligence and malpractice have in common? Select all that apply.

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Negligence and malpractice are unintentional torts-nurses can be negligent without intending to do harm.Negligence is simply the failure to use ordinary or reasonable care as dictated by the standards of practice and/or by what a reasonable and prudent nurse would do in the same or similar circumstances.Intent is not an element of negligence.When a nurse or other licensed professional healthcare provider is negligent and fails to exercise ordinary care,it is called malpractice.Malpractice is the professional form of negligence.

What Do Negligence and Malpractice Have in Common? Select All