Which situation is most likely to be considered a crime?
A) A nurse physically restrains a client, resulting in injury.
B) A nurse inadvertently gives the wrong medication to the wrong client.
C) A nurse makes an error due to extreme fatigue.
D) A nurse refuses to delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Inappropriate restraint that results in injury may be considered a crime. Inadvertent errors and unwillingness to delegate are unlikely to result in criminal prosecution.
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