Question

If a nurse applies a restraint vest without the patient's permission or a physician's order, the nurse may be charged with (select all that apply).

A. Invasion of privacy
B. Battery
C. Assault
D. Neglect
E. False Imprisonment

Answer 1

Without permission or an order, a nurse applying restraint could face charges of Battery and False Imprisonment, whereas Assault, Invasion of Privacy, and Neglect depend on context.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a nurse applies a restraint vest without the patient's permission or a physician's order, the nurse may be charged with several offenses. Applying restraint without permission could potentially lead to charges of Battery (B), because it involves touching or applying force to the patient without consent. In addition, the nurse might face charges of False Imprisonment (E), because restraining someone against their will without legal justification can be considered an act of illegally restricting another's freedom of movement. However, Assault (C) generally involves an act that makes a person reasonably fear an imminent battery, which might not directly apply if the restraint was applied without a threat of harm. Invasion of Privacy (A) and Neglect (D) may not be directly related to the act of restraint without permission but could be considered depending on the specific circumstances and jurisdiction.