A postop nurse is caring for a client after knee replacement.She discovers the consent was not signed before the surgery.Which of the following charges could be filed?

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The charge of battery could be filed in this case as the surgery was performed without proper consent from the client. Battery refers to any harmful or offensive contact with a patient without their consent. The other options such as false imprisonment or libel do not apply in this scenario. Malpractice refers to negligence or substandard care provided by a healthcare professional, and is not applicable in this scenario.

A Postop Nurse Is Caring for a Client After Knee