A hospital is sued because of an error made by a nursing assistant. During preparation for the trial, the hospital's attorney says the hospital may lose the case because of the principle of respondeat superior. What is the rationale for the attorney's statement?

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1. This is not the same as "buyer beware."
2. This is the meaning of the term respondeat superior.
3. The nurse does have accountability for the delegation and may have some responsibility for the actions, depending upon the facts of the case.
4. This is not a catch-all phrase placing all blame on the hospital, but does indicate that the hospital may have some liability.

A Hospital Is Sued Because of an Error Made by a Nursing