A 13-year-old client has a mole removed by a plastic surgeon. The benefits & risks of the procedure were explained to the client's legal guardian but there is no documentation in the client's medical record. An attorney contacts the plastic surgeon & the nurse who assisted in the procedure because the client's family wants to sue on the grounds of.

The correct answer is C: failure to follow the standard of care. In this scenario, the plastic surgeon and nurse failed to document the informed consent process in the client's medical record, which is a violation of the standard of care. Proper documentation is essential to ensure that all risks and benefits of a procedure are clearly explained to the legal guardian and that consent is obtained appropriately. Failure to document this process can be seen as negligence in following the standard of care, which can lead to legal action.
Incorrect Choices:
A: Battery refers to intentional harmful or offensive contact without consent. There is no indication of intentional harm in this scenario.
B: Injury does not apply as there is no mention of the client being injured during the procedure.
D: Slander involves making false spoken statements that harm someone's reputation. This is not relevant to the scenario provided.