A newly admitted patient who is acutely psychotic is a private patient of the senior psychiatrist. To whom does the psychiatric nurse who is assigned to this patient owe the duty of care?

A) Health care provider
B) Profession
C) Hospital
D) Patient

Duty Of Care

A legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.

Psychiatric Nurse

A specialized nurse who focuses on the care of individuals with mental health disorders, providing support, medication management, and therapy.

Acutely Psychotic

Experiencing severe symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions, over a short period.