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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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ANS: B
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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