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A comparison benchmark that is mandated by a governing agency. Noncompliance of which may lead to legal penalties:

  1. Performance metric

  2. Industry standard

  3. Best practice

  4. Regulatory Standard

The correct answer is: Regulatory Standard

The correct answer is D, Regulatory Standard. Regulatory standards are guidelines set by governing agencies that must be followed to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Noncompliance with regulatory standards may result in legal penalties or sanctions. Performance metrics, industry standards, and best practices are important benchmarks in healthcare settings but do not carry the same legal consequences for noncompliance as regulatory standards do.