Which Is an Example of an Intentional Tort

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of an intentional tort?

• A) A nurse fails to assess a client's obvious symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
• B) A nurse physically places an irritating client in four-point restraints.
• C) A nurse makes a medication error and does not report the incident.
• D) A nurse gives patient information to an unauthorized person.

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Definitions:

Non-Controlling Interest (NCI)

A portion of the equity in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, representing the minority shareholders' interest in the company's net assets.

Historical Cost Principle

An accounting principle stating that assets should be recorded and reported at their original purchase price.

Contingent Consideration

A future payment in a business acquisition that depends on specific outcomes or events occurring after the acquisition date.

Parent Company Method

An approach to preparing consolidated financial statements where the parent company's balances and transactions are presented as the primary entity.