A nursing assistant leaves the bed in a high position and forgets to give the patient the call light. The patient tries to get up to go to the bathroom and falls, causing an injury. The nursing assistant is guilty of
A. False imprisonment.
B. Negligence.
C. Malpractice.
D. Physical abuse.
Answer: B
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