An Out-Of-State Caller Becomes Irate When the Nurse Cannot Provide

question 12

Multiple Choice

An out-of-state caller becomes irate when the nurse cannot provide information over the telephone about a hospitalized friend. The caller says, "If you know what is good for you, you had better tell me." Has a civil assault occurred?

• A) Yes, there is an indication that the caller has the physical strength to do harm.
• B) Yes, the threat of harm is assault.
• C) No, actual physical contact must be made for it to be assault.
• D) No, the caller is out of state and cannot reach the nurse.

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