Locking Patients in Rooms, Denying Use of the Telephone, and Restraining

question 4

Multiple Choice

Locking patients in rooms, denying use of the telephone, and restraining a patient who is not intoxicated, mentally ill, disoriented, or a substance abuser is an example of:

• A) defamation.
• B) libel.
• C) false imprisonment.
• D) slander.

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Definitions:

Social Development

Social development is the process by which individuals acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to interact effectively with others and to navigate the social structures of society.

Emotional Development

The process through which individuals learn to recognize, express, and manage their emotions effectively throughout the different stages of life.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that encompasses the period from around 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by significant growth in cognitive, emotional, and social domains.

Conduct Disorder

A range of antisocial types of behavior displayed in childhood or adolescence.