A nurse manager is planning an in-service for a group of nurses on torts in health care. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse include as an example of battery?
Failing to put upside rails on the bed of a client who is confused
Inserting a feeding tube against the wishes of a client who refuses to eat
Telling a client they have to receive an injection if they will not take oral medication
Threatening to apply wrist restraints to control a client who is agitated
The Correct Answer is B
Rationale:
A. Failing to put bed rails in place that results in a fall is considered negligence, not battery.
B. Battery is the intentional and unauthorized physical contact with a client. Inserting a feeding tube against a client’s expressed refusal meets this definition, making it the correct example.
C. Telling a client they must receive an injection is coercion or threat, which may be assault, not battery, unless physical contact occurs.
D. Threatening to apply restraints is assault, as no actual contact has yet occurred.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Memory loss may require referral to neuropsychology or speech therapy for cognitive rehabilitation, not occupational therapy.
B. Receptive aphasia (difficulty understanding language) is best addressed by a speech-language pathologist, not an occupational therapist.
C. Facial drooping relates to motor weakness and swallowing/speech issues, which are typically managed by physical therapy and speech therapy.
D. Unilateral neglect (ignoring one side of the body or environment) after a stroke affects the client’s ability to perform activities of daily living. Occupational therapy focuses on improving independence in self-care and adapting to such deficits.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. A scalp laceration with heavy bleeding is urgent, but bleeding can often be controlled quickly; not immediately life-threatening once managed.
B. Chest pain with diaphoresis suggests myocardial infarction (MI) or another life-threatening cardiac condition → emergent priority because it requires immediate intervention to preserve life.
C. An open humerus fracture is urgent, but not typically immediately life-threatening.
D. Severe itching is nonurgent, not life-threatening at all.
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