A nurse is found to be negligent.Because of the doctrine of respondeat superior,who is responsible for the negligence?
A) Administrator
B) Nurse's immediate supervisor
C) Nurse's employer
D) Nurse

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The doctrine of respondeat superior says that when a nurse is employed and functioning within the scope of that job,the one responsible for that negligence is the nurse's employer.In some instances,if the agency is found liable,the agency may in turn sue the nurse for negligence.

A Nurse Is Found to Be Negligent