What is the legal significance of the nurse's action when a client verbally refuses his medication and
the nurse gives the medication over the client's objection? The nurse
a. can be charged with battery.
b. can be charged with negligence.
c. can be charged with malpractice.
d. will face no charges.
ANS: A
Battery is an intentional tort in which one individual violates the rights of another through touching
without consent. Forcing a client to take medication after the medication has been refused
constitutes battery. The charge of battery, rather than negligence or malpractice, can be brought
against the nurse.
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