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:

Aromatic Amino Acid

An amino acid containing an aromatic ring, such as phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan, important for protein structure and function.

Disulfide Linkages

Chemical bonds formed by the oxidation of two thiol groups, often important in the tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins.

Peroxyformic Acid

An organic compound that is a peroxy acid, formed by reacting formic acid with hydrogen peroxide, known for its oxidizing properties.

Cysteic Acid

An amino acid derived from the oxidation of cysteine, characterized by a sulfonic acid group (-SO3H) attached to its side chain.