As a part of a malpractice case, the hospital has decided to bring an indemnity claim against a nurse. What is the implication to the nurse?

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Rationale 1: The filing of an indemnity claim also means the nurse should obtain a private lawyer as the hospital is now suing the nurse.
Rationale 2: Indemnity claims are those brought by the employer for monetary contributions from the nurse whose actions or failure to act caused the original patient injury in a lawsuit.
Rationale 3: Indemnity has nothing to do with confidentiality between nurse and patient.
Rationale 4: Indemnity does not have any bearing on monetary damages owed the nurse.
Rationale 5: Indemnity is not related to work practice identification.

As a Part of a Malpractice Case, the Hospital Has