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:

Cultural Competence

The ability of healthcare providers to understand and respond effectively to the cultural and language needs brought by patients to the healthcare encounter.

Nursing Theories

Conceptual frameworks or models that guide nursing practice, education, and research by explaining aspects of nursing care and patient outcomes.

Diverse Cultures

The variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society, encompassing different traditions, languages, and practices.

Values

Core beliefs or principles that guide an individual's behavior and decision-making.