Two Hospitalized Patients Fight When They Are in the Same

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two hospitalized patients fight when they are in the same room.During a team meeting,a nurse asserts that safety is of paramount importance,so treatment plans should call for both patients to be secluded to keep them from injuring each other.This assertion:

• A) reinforces the autonomy of the two patients.
• B) violates the civil rights of both patients.
• C) represents the intentional tort of battery.
• D) correctly places emphasis on safety.

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