A lawsuit is being tried in a state that recognizes pure comparative negligence. The attorney for the nurse defendant is attempting to prove the plaintiff has some responsibility for the injury that occurred.
If this proof can be established, can the plaintiff recover damages? 1. Only if the plaintiff is over 51 at fault
2. Yes, even if the plaintiff is 99 at fault
3. Only if the plaintiff is less than 50 at fault
4. No; if the plaintiff has any fault, damages cannot be recovered.
In which scenarios would the nurse assume that apparent consent has been provided?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. The patient follows directions to swallow sips of water as the nurse inserts a nasogastric tube.
2. The patient's family member signed the consent to treat.
3. The patient smiled and held out his arm when the nurse said, I need to start an intravenous line.
4. The patient voluntarily signed a consent form for an invasive procedure.
5. An unconscious patient is brought to the hospital following a motor vehicle accident.
A patient became confused and used a pocket knife to threaten others. The nurse confiscated the knife. What is the nurse's best defense for this action?
1. Privilege
2. Self-defense
3. Necessity
4. Consent
When a patient became confused and dangerous to himself and others in the setting, restraints were applied, and the patient was confined to bed. What is the nurse's best defense for applying restraints?
1. Necessity
2. Consent
3. Self-defense
4. Privilege
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