Question

The burden of proof in a lawsuit alleging professional negligence requires that:

a. a duty to the patient existed
b. care was given only by registered professional nurses.
c. the injuries were caused by the patient's failure to follow procedures.
d. the patient's injuries occurred only after his discharge.

Answer 1

d. the patient's injuries occurred only after his discharge.

Step-by-step explanation:

The burden of proof in a lawsuit alleging professional negligence requires that, the patient's injuries occurred only after his discharge.

This means that, the proffesionals had no wrong doing because the patient sustained injuries after being discharged from the hospital.