A group of nursing students are discussing potential impact for malpractice/negligence litigation in their professional career. Which statement made by the nursing students indicates understanding of the importance of maintaining professional liability insurance?
A) Professional liability insurance should be provided to nurses by the facility as part of their work agreement.
B) Nurses who work in specialty areas are more likely to require professional liability insurance regardless of performance practice.
C) Securing liability insurance does not increase the potential for poor nursing judgment.
D) Liability insurance increases the likelihood for settlement of claims despite nursing performance.

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Securing liability insurance provides protection and does not influence the quality of nursing judgment or increase the likelihood of poor practice.

A Group of Nursing Students Are Discussing Potential Impact for Malpractice/negligence