A group of nurses are discussing types of legal contracts in the clinical setting. Which nursing scenario indicates an implied contract has been initiated?
A) A nurse has made an oral agreement with the nurse manager to work an extra shift.
B) Signature of the nurse entered on the electronic medical record chart indicates a legal contract between the nurse and the patient.
C) A new nurse signs paperwork with Human Resources to start employment process.
D) Nurses write their names down on a document to indicate that they have attended a continuing education conference.
E) Nurses on the unit are focused on providing quality of care to all patients.

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An implied contract is formed by actions or conduct rather than written or spoken words. In this scenario, the nurses' actions of providing quality care imply a contract to deliver care to patients.

A Group of Nurses Are Discussing Types of Legal Contracts