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Legal and Ethical Behavior

An aide gives a resident a bath after the resident clearly said no and physically resisted. The unwanted touching could be considered:

  • A.Assault
  • B.Battery
  • C.Slander
  • D.Abandonment
Correct answer

B. Battery

Why

Battery is intentional, harmful, or offensive touching without consent. Bathing a resident who has refused and resisted is an example of unwanted touching.

Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Legal and Ethical Behavior: Battery · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-031).

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