A client who is competent tells the nurse she wishes to leav…
A client who is competent tells the nurse she wishes to leave the hospital against medical advice. The nurse administers a sedative to the client who has not requested any medication in order to prevent the client from leaving. Which tort has the nurse committed?
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A student nurse accidentally left the call light outside the reach of an older client. Another nurse discovered the situation, fixed the problem, and then asked the group of students who made the mistake. The responsible student apologizes and states the need to double check for call light placement before leaving a client’s room. What behavior did the student demonstrate?
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