Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?
a. A patient suffers a burn due to hot instruments.
b. Restraints are used on a patient who threatens to leave.
c. A tissue specimen is misplaced by a transporter.
d. A retained surgical sponge is discovered in subsequent procedure.
b
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