What is the practice of allowing a client to die by not using extraordinary measures called?

Assault: Assault involves the threat of harmful or offensive contact. It doesn't apply here because there is no immediate threat of physical harm in this situation.

Battery: Battery involves actual physical contact without the person's consent. This situation doesn't involve physical contact.

Invasion of privacy: Invasion of privacy refers to intruding upon a person's private affairs. This situation doesn't involve an intrusion of privacy.

False Imprisonment: False imprisonment occurs when a person is unlawfully restrained from moving about freely. In the context described, if a client is not allowed to leave the hospital until the bill is paid, it can be considered false imprisonment as the person is being unlawfully restrained from leaving. Patients generally have the right to refuse treatment or leave a hospital, except under specific circumstances such as imminent danger to themselves or others. Restraining a patient due to unpaid bills without medical necessity constitutes false imprisonment.

Morals: Morals are individual beliefs or principles regarding what is right or wrong in behavior. They are personal and can be influenced by cultural, religious, or personal values. Morals guide an individual's actions based on their internal sense of right and wrong.

Values: Values are broader than morals. They refer to a set of beliefs and principles that guide an individual's attitudes and behavior. Values can include moral beliefs but also encompass other aspects such as social, political, or professional values. Values influence how a person interacts with others and society.

Laws: Laws are formal, established rules within a society that are created and enforced by governmental authorities. Laws are binding and applicable to all members of the society. They are designed to regulate behavior, maintain order, and protect the rights and safety of individuals.

Ethics: Ethics refers to a system of moral principles or values that guide the behavior of individuals or groups. In professional contexts, such as nursing, ethics often refers to the principles and standards that govern the conduct of healthcare professionals. Ethical guidelines help professionals make decisions that are morally sound and in the best interest of the patient. Ethics can be influenced by both personal moral beliefs and professional standards.