Describe the kinds of evidence that a plaintiff can present in order to establish a negligent act. What defenses can a defendant present in order to refute a plaintiffs evidence?
How do statutes of limitations protect professional nurse-defendants? Do they also protect the injured parties?
What can staff nurses do to protect patients from quasi-intentional torts? Does this differ from the nurse managers role in preventing quasi-intentional torts?
Read the case study presented at the end of Chapter 5 (Guido, p. 67).
