Asked by Braxton Coley on Jun 26, 2024
Verified
An example of care where a nurse may be liable for actions that constitute an unintentional tort is
A) Physical restraining a patient who refuses care.
B) Taking photos of a patient's surgical wounds without the patient's permission.
C) The patient falling and being injured as a result of side rails being left down.
D) Talking about a patient's history of sexually transmitted infections.
Unintentional Tort
A type of tort or civil wrong where the harm occurred as the result of a negligent act, not intended to cause harm.
Surgical Wounds
Incisions or cuts made in the skin during surgery, which require proper care and monitoring to promote healing and prevent infection.
Side Rails
Bars or rails attached to the sides of a bed, stretcher, or other piece of medical equipment to prevent falls and provide support.
- Pinpoint situations liable to provoke legal repercussions and acknowledge the ramifications of conduct identified as unintentional torts.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint situations liable to provoke legal repercussions and acknowledge the ramifications of conduct identified as unintentional torts.
Related questions
In Order to Establish a Claim for Negligence,the Plaintiff Must ...
If Jun Pays for the Damage to Gina's Car, Does ...
Lena, Who Was Angry with Her Business Law Teacher, Dominick ...
A Public Nuisance Occurs When a Person Uses Her Property ...
Tort Law Assumes That People Intend What Could Be Considered ...