Failure to uphold duty of care can have serious legal implications for nurses. This could result in malpractice lawsuits, professional disciplinary actions, and loss of licensure. Legal consequences arise when a nurse's actions are deemed negligent, meaning they failed to provide the standard of care that a reasonably competent nurse would have provided under similar circumstances. To avoid these repercussions, nurses must adhere to professional standards and guidelines set forth by regulatory bodies.
