An example of battery is
a. a patient who refuses to be suctioned and is suctioned anyway after refusal.
b. a patient who uses the call light and yells out repeatedly is threatened with bodily harm.
c. a patient who threatens to leave the hospital against medical advice is told she will be restrained.
d. a patient who refuses to take his medications is threatened with being forcibly given the medications.
ANS: A
Battery means to cause physical harm to someone. When a patient refuses a treatment or medication, forcing the patient to take medication could result in an assault and battery charge. Assault is an unjustified attempt or threat to touch someone.
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