A nurse makes an entry on social media concerning a patient situation that occurred during a recent shift at an acute care facility.The patient was notified by an acquaintance who recognized the patient from the description in the entry.Did the nurse who posted the entry commit malpractice?
A) No,because the nurse did not foresee that this would bring harm to the patient.
B) Yes,because the nurse had a duty to the patient and breached that duty through the posted entry.
C) No,because not all five elements of malpractice were present.
D) Yes,because all five elements of malpractice are present.
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