A nurse is teaching a class on torts. The nurse should instruct the class that administering an antibiotic medication to a competent client after the client has refused it is an example of which of the following torts?

Rationale:

A. A client who was administered erythromycin for acute glomerulonephritis and reports reddish-brown urinary output requires assessment for possible drug reaction or hematuria, but this may not be immediately life-threatening compared to hypoglycemia.

B. A client who was administered glipizide for type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a blood glucose of 68 mg/dL is at risk for hypoglycemia, which requires prompt assessment and intervention to prevent severe complications.

C. A client who was administered adalimumab for Crohn's disease, has a serum calcium level of 10 mg/dL, and reports a headache should be assessed, but the calcium level and headache are less urgent compared to immediate treatment needs for hypoglycemia.

D. A client who was administered acyclovir for cellulitis reports pain in the affected leg may require assessment for infection or medication side effects, but this is less critical than addressing hypoglycemia.

Rationale:

A. Informing the staff member of her appraisal time for that day prior to change-of-shift report is not ideal as it may disrupt the shift handover process.

B. Scheduling the appraisal interview as early in the shift as possible might not be feasible or considerate, especially if it impacts patient care or the staff member's workflow.

C. Providing the staff member with a copy of the appraisal form in advance is best practice as it allows the staff member to prepare for the discussion and address any concerns or achievements.

D. Providing a chair directly across the desk for the staff member to sit in is not as important as preparing the staff member by sharing the appraisal criteria in advance.