Free PN Psychosocial Integrity practice for 2061 Nclex Questions (NCLEX PN). Answer 1 nursing exam-style questions with rationales, exam mode, and progress trac
The nursing assistant hitting the client in the long-term care facility can be charged with:
Select the best answer.
Explanation:
Assault is the appropriate charge in this scenario. Assault involves physically striking or touching someone inappropriately. Negligence (Choice A) refers to failing to provide proper care for the client. Tort (Choice B) is a wrongful act committed against the client or their property. Malpractice (Choice D) is the failure to perform an act that should have been done or the improper performance of an act resulting in harm to the client. Since the nursing assistant physically struck the client, the charge of assault is most fitting.
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