Failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would do in the same circumstances is defined as ____________

a. negligence
b. noncompliance
c. due care
d. none of the above

a
RATIONALE: Failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would do in the same circumstances is defined as negligence. This is the primary cause of malpractice suits.

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