Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is postoperative. The newly licensed nurse tells the client that she will insert a urinary catheter if the client will not void. Which of the following torts should the charge nurse identify as having occurred?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The nurse's statement creates a reasonable fear of unwanted contact, constituting assault.