A client with severe schizophrenia is hospitalized when he becomes agitated, physically aggressive, and uncooperative. He is put in leather restraints for safety purposes. The client yells that he is going to sue the staff for assault and battery
Which action describes the criterion for assault and battery (outside an emergency situation)?
A) The staff becomes angry with the client and calls him offensive names.
B) The client is touched (or fears being touched) without his consent.
C) The nurse hides the client's clothes so he cannot leave.
D) The nurse puts the client in restraints against his wishes.
B
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