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A charge nurse is planning an in-service for newly licensed nurses on tort law in mental health care. Which of the following scenarios should the charge nurse provide as an example of an unintentional tort?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: A nurse did not clarify a client's prescription that was difficult to read, resulting in a medication error. This is an example of an unintentional tort known as negligence. Negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to adhere to the standard of care expected in their profession, leading to harm to the patient. In this scenario, the nurse's failure to clarify the prescription demonstrates a lack of diligence and care, resulting in a medication error that harmed the client unintentionally.

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B: Posting private client information on social media is a violation of privacy and confidentiality, which is an intentional tort.
C: Placing a client in restraints without proper authorization is a violation of the client's rights and could result in physical harm, making it an intentional tort.
D: Threatening a client with physical harm is an intentional act and not an unintentional tort.

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