Which of the following is an example of medical negligence?
A patient arrives late to an appointment.
A doctor criticizes a nurse in public.
A nurse forgets to feed a patient.
A lab technician gossips about a coworker.

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I would say it’s C) A nurse forgets to feed a patient

Because, the patient may be unable to eat on his/her own, and it could need the energy from the food

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Answer: A nurse forgets to feed a patient.

The term "negligence" is defined as "failure to take proper care in doing something". In this case, the nurse forgot their duties to feed the patient.

Choice A can be ruled out because medical negligence applies to doctors, nurses, etc. and not patients.

Choice B can be ruled out as well because criticism is not considered failing to perform a specific duty. The same can be said about choice D as well.