The nurse is unsure about what to do so he places a wrist restraint on his client to prevent her from pulling on her intravenous line. The client is fully aware of what is happening and has instructed him to take the wrist restraint off. This improper use of intentional restraints on individuals who are competent and are refusing the restraint can result in a nurse being charged. What is the term for holding someone against their will?

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False imprisonment refers to the intentional holding or detention of a person against their will, and the use of restraints without proper justification can be considered a form of false imprisonment. This is illegal and can result in charges against the nurse. Negligence, assault, and battery are all different types of wrongdoing but do not accurately describe the situation described in the scenario.

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