Which situation is an example of a tort?
a. The primary nurse does not complete the plan of care for a patient within 24 hours of the patient's admission.
b. An advanced-practice nurse recommends that a patient who is dangerous to self and others be voluntarily hospitalized.
c. A patient's admission status is changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.
d. A nurse gives a PRN dose of an antipsychotic drug to a patient to prevent violent acting out because the unit is short staffed.
D
A tort is a civil wrong against a person that violates his or her rights. Giving unnecessary medication for the convenience of staff controls behavior in a manner similar to secluding a patient; thus false imprisonment is a possible charge. The other options do not exemplify torts.
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