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A charge nurse becomes frustrated with a client who is constantly calling out. It is disruptive for the other clients, as this has been going on for over one hour. The nurse yells down the hall, “If you don’t shut up, I will give you something to yell about!” The charge nurse could be accused of which of the following?

Assault
Negligence
Slander
Battery

Explanation

Answer: A - Assault can be defined as causing fear or apprehension of physical harm. The charge nurse could be accused in a court of law with assault. The charge nurse would have been better to remove herself from the circumstance until she calmed down. More appropriately, the nurses should investigate why the client is calling out.

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