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skymedlock

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The unit manager stops you in the hallway to discuss your inability to give safe patient care. The conversation is overheard by other nurses. The manager's comments are based on false information reported to her by a patient. This is an example of:
 
  a. Collaboration
  b. Assault and battery
  c. Slander
  d. Libel

Question 2

The nurse on night shift is caring for a patient who is confused and gets out of bed frequently. The nurse pushes him into a chair and states,
 
  Do not get out of this chair or I will tie you up and leave you alone for hours. The nurse's action is an example of:
  a. Assault and battery
  b. Libel
  c. False imprisonment
  d. Safe nursing practice


strudel15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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