Asked by Braxton Coley on Jun 26, 2024

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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.
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Alexis PattersonJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An unintentional tort is an unintended wrongful act against another person that produces injury or harm.An example of an unintentional tort would be leaving the side rails down,which causes the patient's fall and injury.Physically restraining a patient who refuses care would be an example of assault and battery.Taking photos of a patient's surgical wounds without the patient's permission is an example of invasion of privacy.Talking about a patient's history of sexually transmitted infections would fall under the category of invasion of privacy.Personal information about the patient should be kept confidential.