Mr.Smith,62 years old,is leaving the hospital against medical advice the day after his surgery.The nurse informs him that he is not allowed to leave and proceeds to call a "code purple" to lock down the unit.What type of intentional tort does the nurse's action demonstrate?

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The nurse's action of calling a "code purple" to lock down the unit and prevent Mr. Smith from leaving amounts to false imprisonment, as Mr. Smith is being physically prevented from leaving the hospital against his will.

MrSmith,62 Years Old,is Leaving the Hospital Against Medical Advice the Day