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A nurse gives a patient the wrong drug. This is an example of an error of:

	a.	condition.
	b.	remission.
	c.	commission.
	d.	omission.

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Ans. D. Omission is the lack of action

Negligence :means an act or conduct that falls below the standard of care.

It involves exposure of person or property of another to unreasonable risk for injury by act of commission (inappropriate action) or omission (lack of appropriate action)

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