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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).