Mary Dismisses a Client from Her Care Without Providing Instructions

question 12

Multiple Choice

Mary dismisses a client from her care without providing instructions on required care at home. The client suffers an injury because of Mary's omission. Mary's omission of care is considered to be a

• A) breach of duty.
• B) case of battery.
• C) crime.
• D) tort.

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Definitions:

Piagetian Approaches

Theories and methodologies derived from the work of Jean Piaget, focusing on cognitive development and stages in children.

Mnemonics

Formal strategies for organizing material in ways that make it more likely to be remembered.

Metamemories

Knowledge or beliefs about one's own memory capabilities and strategies that can aid memory, as well as the processes involved in memory self-monitoring.

Computer Metaphors

The use of computer-related terminology to describe mental processes and cognitive functions.