Which one of the following actions is an example of an unintentional t

Which one of the following actions is an example of an unintentional tort?

1. Restraining a client who refuses care
2. Taking photos of a client’s surgical wounds
3. Leaving the side rails down and the client falls and is injured
4. Talking about a client’s history of sexually transmitted diseases

ANSWER

ANS: 3
An unintentional tort is an unintended wrongful act against another person that produces injury or harm. An example of an unintentional tort would be leaving the side rails down and the client falls and is injured. Restraining a client who refuses care would be an example of assault and battery. Taking photos of a client’s surgical wounds without the client’s permission is an example of invasion of privacy. Talking about a client’s history of sexually transmitted diseases would fall under the category of invasion of privacy. Personal information should be kept confidential.