Select the example of a tort.A) The plan of care for a patient is not completed within 24 hours of the patient's admission.B) A nurse gives a prn dose of an antipsychotic drug to an agitated patient because the unit is short-staffed.C) An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others.D) A patient's admission status changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.

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Select the example of a tort.A)  The plan of care for a patient is not completed within 24 hours of the patient's admission.B)  A nurse gives a prn dose of an antipsychotic drug to an agitated patient because the unit is short-staffed.C)  An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others.D)  A patient's admission status changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  A tort is a civil wrong against a person that violates his or her rights. Giving unnecessary medication for the convenience of staff controls behavior in a manner similar to secluding a patient; thus, false imprisonment is a possible charge. The other options do not exemplify torts.

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