use in a particular set of circumstances. (Guido, 2010, p.92). Some typical examples that point to negligence are as follows: inadequate hydration, malnutrition, never turning on an Apnea monitor and lack of care. Negligence occurred when the Neighborhood hospital, amputated the sound leg from one of the patient. There are five items that meet a valid case of negligence:”1. Breach of duty owed the patient, 2. Duty owed the patient 3. Causation, 4. Foreseeability, 5. Injury” (Guido, 2010, p.94).…
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