Define standard of care in nurse anesthesia and explain how it is determined in malpractice cases.

• A. It is the minimum standard mandated by the facility privileging committee.
• B. It is the level of care a reasonably prudent CRNA would provide under similar circumstances, determined by peer expert testimony, guidelines, and statutes.
• C. It is the highest level of care achievable by a CRNA in any setting.
• D. It is the care that the patient believes is appropriate.

Answer: (B)