A newly admitted acutely psychotic client is a private client of the chief of staff and a private-pay
client. To whom does the psychiatric nurse caring for the client owe the duty of care?
a. Physician
b. Hospital
c. Client
d. Profession
ANS: C
Although the nurse is accountable to the physician, the agency, the client, and the profession, the
duty of care is owed to the client.
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