Question

Select the example of a tort.

a. The plan of care for a patient is not completed within 24 hours of the patient's admission.
b. A nurse gives a PRN dose of an antipsychotic drug to an agitated patient because the unit is short staffed.
c. An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others.
d. A patient's admission status changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.

Answer 1

A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or injury to another person, and can result in a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages. An example of a tort in the given options is when an advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others, demonstrating potential negligence.

Step-by-step explanation:

A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or injury to another person, and can result in a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages. Based on the examples given, the correct answer would be:

c. An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others.

This example demonstrates a potential tort known as negligence, where the nurse has a duty of care towards the patient and fails to meet the required standard resulting in harm or injury to the patient.