
Which scenario is an example of a tort?
A) The primary nurse does not complete the plan of care for a patient within 24 hours of the patient's admission.
B) An advanced practice nurse recommends that a patient who is dangerous to self and others be voluntarily hospitalized.
C) A patient's admission status is changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.
D) A nurse gives an as-needed dose of an antipsychotic drug to a patient to prevent violence because a unit is short staffed.
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