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A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in

distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard?
A Negligence
C Refusal of care
B | Abandonment
D Consent

User QuirkyBit
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Answer:

A. negligence

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User Ashwani Kumar
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Answer:

A. Negligence

Step-by-step explanation:

Negligence exists when someone fails to fulfill his or her duty to someone else

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