The nurse applies bilateral wrist restraints to a client threatening to leave the hospital against medical advice.What is the nurse's action considered?

A) Assault and battery
B) Felony
C) False imprisonment
D) Quasi-intentional tort

False Imprisonment

The unlawful restraint of a person against their will by someone claiming lawful authority.

Bilateral Wrist Restraints

Devices applied to both wrists to restrict movement and prevent self-harm or harm to others, typically used in healthcare settings.

Quasi-intentional Tort

A legal term describing actions that have outcomes not intended by the doer, such as in cases of negligence, where harm results from a lack of intention to cause harm.