Question

A patient is recovering from surgery and is supposed to get out of bed and spend five minutes each day walking in the hallway. David, the patient's nurse, is supposed to watch the patient throughout the day to make sure he does not wander off. However, David leaves the hospital to grab coffee with his friends. While he is gone, he does not leave anyone in charge of the patient. The patient leaves the hospital room and falls down the stairs. Which of the following is described in this situation?

1) Physical abuse
2) Neglect
3) Domestic violence
4) Verbal abuse

Answer 1

Neglect is described in this situation.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this situation, the description that best fits is neglect. Neglect refers to the failure to provide adequate care or attention to a person in one's charge. David, the nurse, left the hospital without leaving anyone in charge of the patient, which resulted in the patient wandering off and falling down the stairs. This constitutes neglect as David failed in his duty to ensure the patient's safety and well-being.