Question

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort in nursing practice?

A) Administering the wrong medication due to a documentation error.
B) Neglecting to monitor a patient's vital signs after surgery.
C) Obtaining a patient's consent for a procedure under false pretenses.
D) Accidentally spilling water on a patient's bed.

Answer 1

Obtaining a patient's consent for a procedure under false pretenses is an example of an intentional tort in nursing practice.

Step-by-step explanation:

An example of an intentional tort in nursing practice is option C) Obtaining a patient's consent for a procedure under false pretenses. Intentional torts refer to actions taken deliberately to cause harm or injury to someone. In this case, obtaining a patient's consent under false pretenses violates the principle of nonmaleficence, which states that healthcare professionals should act in ways that do not cause harm to others.