1) A client arrives in the emergency room and is assessed by the nurse. The client is staggering, confused, and verbally abusive. The client complains of a headache from drinking alcohol and is asking for medication. The nurse explains to the client that the physician will need to perform an assessment before the administration of medication. When the client becomes verbally abusive. the nurse obtains leather restrainst and threatens to place the client in the restraints. With which of the following can the client legally charge the nurse as a result of the nursing action?
a) Assault b) Battery c) Negligence d) Invation of privacy
答え) b *Assault とBatteryは似たような意味に聞こえますが、Assaultは言葉により脅しのようなもので、その言動によって相手に恐怖感を与えること、Batteryは直接身体接触を含むものです。
2)A hospitalized client tells the nurse that a living will is being prepared and that the lawyer will be bringing the will to the hospital today for witness signatures. The client asks the nurse for assistance in obtaining a witness to the will. The most appropriate response to the client is which of the following?
b) "You will need to find a witness on your own." c) "I will call the nursing supervisor to seek assistance regarding your request." d) "Whoever is available at the time will sign as a witness for you."
答え) c *多くの州では、患者がケアを受けている病院の従業員(看護師も含みますが、)が、その患者のLiving will の承認になるのを禁止しています。