The nurse tells the client that it is time for his or her bath, but the pclient refuses, saying “This afternoon would be better for me.” The nurse says, “This is what time I give baths so we are doing it now.” If the nurse moves forward with bathing the client, she could be committing `____`.

Flashcard 7 - Coordinated Care Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam

battery

Battery is the act of touching a client deliberately without his or her consent.

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