Author Question: Two nurses are discussing a client's condition in an elevator full of visitors. With what crime ... (Read 123 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Two nurses are discussing a client's condition in an elevator full of visitors. With what crime might the nurses be charged?

A) Defamation of character
B) Invasion of privacy
C) Unintentional negligence
D) Intentional negligence

Question 2

A nurse does not assist with ambulation for a postoperative client on the first day after surgery. The client falls and fractures a hip. What charge might be brought against the nurse?

A) Assault
B) Battery
C) Fraud
D) Negligence

millet · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Certain acts by nurses could constitute invasion of privacy, including talking about patients in public areas, such as elevators. This violates federal law. In this case, the nurses would not be charged with defamation or negligence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
A tort is a civil wrong committed by a person against another person or his or her property. Negligence, an unintentional tort, occurs when a person fails to exercise reasonable care in the performance of his or her duties. In this situation, the nurse did not initiate proper precautions to prevent patient harm and is subject to the charge of negligence.