An example of care where a nurse may be liable for actions that constitute an unintentional tort is

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An unintentional tort is an unintended wrongful act against another person that produces injury or harm.An example of an unintentional tort would be leaving the side rails down,which causes the patient's fall and injury.Physically restraining a patient who refuses care would be an example of assault and battery.Taking photos of a patient's surgical wounds without the patient's permission is an example of invasion of privacy.Talking about a patient's history of sexually transmitted infections would fall under the category of invasion of privacy.Personal information about the patient should be kept confidential.

An Example of Care Where a Nurse May Be Liable