In which situation could the nurse be held liable for assault and battery?
A) Chemically restraining a patient who is competent and able to make decisions
B) Advising a patient against leaving AMA
C) Using wrist restraints on a patient who is trying to harm himself
D) Administering medication without checking the armband
Correct Answer:
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Q19: The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal
Q20: A patient refuses treatment and decides to
Q21: When signing an informed consent form,the nurse
Q22: When applying restraints on a patient with
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Q24: The nurse is working with an LPN
Q26: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ( OBRA
Q27: The nurse is working with an LPN
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