Question

An RN enters a client's room and observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) forcefully pushing a client down on the bed. The client starts crying and informs the UAP of the need to go to the bathroom. What action is the RN witnessing that should be immediately reported to the supervisor?
A) Battery
B) Assault
C) Fraud
D) Defamation of character

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Battery.

Explanation:

The RN is witnessing a case of battery because the unlicensed assistive personnel is forcefully pushing a client and is not paying attention to what the person needs, specially in a delicate state where the client needs contention and to be treated extremely well.