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Marty

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The nurse working on a mental health unit is caring for a client who is becoming agitated. The nurse prepares an ordered sedative for the client, but the client declines to take it.
 
  The nurse says to the client, If you don't take this orally, I'll give it to you by injection. When the client continues to refuse the medication, the nurse administers the injection. The nurse could be found guilty of: (Select all that apply.) Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Slander.
  2. Libel.
  3. False imprisonment.
  4. Battery.
  5. Invasion of privacy.

Question 2

The nursing practice standards for the LPN/LVN wishing to be able to participate in initiating IV therapy state that the LPN/LVN shall:
 
  1. Successfully pass the National Council Licensure Exam.
  2. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  3. Present evidence of having completed a course that is approved to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform this specialized task.
  4. Seek and participate in continuing education opportunities.



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Answer to Question 1

3,4
Rationale 1: The nurse is using a chemical restraint without the permission of the client, so the nurse could be found guilty of battery (willful touching of a person) and false imprisonment (unlawful restraint of the client against his wishes). Slander (defamation by spoken word) and libel (defamation by written word) involve false communication, which does not apply to this scenario. Invasion of privacy is revealing something private the person prefers to keep confidential, and does not apply to this scenario.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: The LPN/LVN practice standards state that the scope of the LPN/LVN may be broadened in specialized areas with the proper education and training (Specialized Nursing Practice standard). Passing the NCLEX alone does not provide enough education to start IVs unless the material is covered within the nursing program and a certification is received upon completion. Not all nursing programs teach initiation of IV therapy, so answer option 2 is incorrect. All nurses must participate in continuing education in order to remain current, but this does not impact their ability to initiate IV therapy.



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