On admission, a client presents a signed living will that includes a Do
Not Resuscitate (DNR) prescription. When the client stops breathing,
the nurse performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and
successfully revives the client. What legal issues could be brought
against the nurse?
A) Assault.
B) Battery.
C) Malpractice.
D) False imprisonment.
B) Battery
Civil laws protect individual rights and include intentional torts, such
as assault (an intentional threat to engage in harmful contact with
Not Resuscitate (DNR) prescription. When the client stops breathing,
the nurse performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and
successfully revives the client. What legal issues could be brought
against the nurse?
A) Assault.
B) Battery.
C) Malpractice.
D) False imprisonment.
B) Battery
Civil laws protect individual rights and include intentional torts, such
as assault (an intentional threat to engage in harmful contact with
