The nurse is performing a procedure while caring for a patient and unintentionally eliminates a step in the procedure.What may result from the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)

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A.B.C.E.An unintentional tort is known as negligence.Negligence occurs when injury results from the failure of the wrongdoer to exercise care.This failure to follow due care in the protection of the person injured is a breach of duty.The institution that employs the worker may become liable for the acts or omissions of its employees.D.Assault and battery involve threatened or real touching or bodily harm.This did not occur in this situation.

The Nurse Is Performing a Procedure While Caring for a Patient