Which of the following are examples of intentional torts that may occur in the health care field (select all that apply)?
a. Slip and fall in the hospital cafeteria
b. Patient restrained by the neck utilizing the nurse's arm
c. Ovary removal against the patient's signed consent
d. Restraining a patient without a physician's order
e. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcer
B, C, D
Common intentional torts within the health care setting include assault and battery, medical bat-tery, and false imprisonment.
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