A nurse is positioning a client for a cesarean birth. To prevent a compromise in placental blood flow during the intraoperative period, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The correct answer is **c. Applies suction for 15 seconds**.

**Choice A rationale:** Inserting the catheter without applying suction is a proper step in the suctioning process. This action does not require intervention by the staff nurse.

**Choice B rationale:** Waiting for 2 minutes between suctions is a standard practice to prevent damage to the trachea and to allow the client to recover from the suctioning process. This action is also appropriate and does not require intervention.

**Choice C rationale:** Applying suction for 15 seconds is too long and can cause damage to the trachea. The recommended duration for suctioning is typically 5-10 seconds. This action requires intervention by the staff nurse to correct the procedure and ensure the client's safety.

**Choice D rationale:** Encouraging the client to cough during suctioning is a proper step to help clear the trachea and promote effective suctioning. This action does not require intervention by the staff nurse.

In summary, the newly licensed nurse's action of applying suction for 15 seconds is the one that requires intervention by the staff nurse to correct the procedure and ensure the client's safety.

This is because the AP’s statement constitutes an intentional tort, which is a wrong that the defendant knew or should have known would be caused by their actions. An assault is defined as intentionally putting another person in reasonable apprehension of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.

The AP’s threat of using restraints and force-feeding the client could cause the client to fear for their safety and dignity, which is an assault.

Choice B is wrong because Battery is wrong because battery is defined as intentional causation of harmful or offensive contact with another person without that person’s consent.

The AP did not actually touch the client or carry out the threat, so there was no battery.

Choice C is wrong because Negligence is wrong because negligence is an unintentional tort, which occurs when the defendant’s actions or inactions were unreasonably unsafe.

The AP did not act or fail to act in a way that breached the standard of care or caused harm to the client, so there was no negligence.

Choice D is wrong because Malpractice is wrong because malpractice is a type of negligence that involves a professional failing to perform their duties according to the standards of their profession.

The AP did not perform any professional duty or service that was below the standard of care or caused harm to the client, so there was no malpractice.