{"id":134175,"date":"2024-08-26T21:41:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T21:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=134175"},"modified":"2024-08-26T21:41:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T21:41:12","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-an-example-of-an-intentional-tort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/26\/which-of-the-following-is-an-example-of-an-intentional-tort\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is an example of an Intentional Tort?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Which of the following is an example of an Intentional Tort?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
The primary nurse does not complete the plan of care for a client within 24 hours of the client\u2019s admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
The advanced practice nurse recommends that a client who is a danger to self and others be voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
The treatment team changes a client’s admission status from involuntary to voluntary after medication alleviates the client’s hallucinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
The nurse decides to give a PRN dose of a neuroleptic drug to a client to prevent violent acting out because the unit is short sta\ufb00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. The nurse decides to give a PRN dose of a neuroleptic drug to a client to prevent violent acting out because the unit is short-staffed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An intentional tort in nursing involves a deliberate act that violates a patient’s rights. These acts are performed intentionally and are not the result of negligence or accidents. Common examples of intentional torts include assault, battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this scenario, the nurse administers a PRN (as needed) dose of a neuroleptic drug to a client to prevent violent behavior. However, the decision to administer this medication is not based on the client\u2019s clinical need at that moment but rather on the unit being short-staffed. This action could be considered an intentional tort, specifically battery<\/strong>. Battery in a healthcare context occurs when a medical professional performs a procedure or administers medication without the patient’s consent or without a valid medical reason. Even though the nurse might have had good intentions, the use of medication as a means to manage staffing challenges rather than addressing the client\u2019s immediate medical needs is inappropriate and potentially harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, if the client is not exhibiting violent behavior at that time and the medication is given to prevent possible future actions, this could be construed as both unethical and a violation of the client\u2019s rights. It also borders on false imprisonment<\/strong> because the medication could chemically restrain the patient, limiting their freedom without proper justification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Other Options Are Not Correct:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • A.<\/strong> The primary nurse\u2019s failure to complete a plan of care within 24 hours is an example of negligence or a breach of duty, which is an unintentional tort, not an intentional tort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • B.<\/strong> The advanced practice nurse recommending voluntary admission for a client who is a danger to self or others is a legitimate clinical action, not an intentional tort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • C.<\/strong> Changing a client\u2019s admission status from involuntary to voluntary after improvement in their condition is a clinical decision and does not constitute an intentional tort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Intentional torts involve deliberate actions that infringe upon a client\u2019s rights, as in the administration of unnecessary medication in option D.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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