A client woke in the middle of the night,confused and unaware of the surroundings.Although the call light was within reach,the client got out of bed unassisted,tripped on the bedside chair,and fell.Which element of malpractice should the client's attorney realize is missing in this case?

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Foreseeability is present because it is predictable that a confused client might attempt to get out of bed unassisted and could fall, making it a foreseeable risk. The missing element is Duty, as the scenario does not specify whether the healthcare provider failed to fulfill a duty to prevent the fall, such as by assessing the client's risk for falls and implementing appropriate safety measures.

A Client Woke in the Middle of the Night,confused and Unaware