Question

“That patient was rude to me,” a licensed practical nurse tells another member of the medical team. “So I’m going to wait an extra hour before I give her her medication. If she has a seizure, that’s her problem.” What term might a lawyer use to describe this situation?

(1 point)
Responses

intentional tort
intentional tort

negligent tort
negligent tort

strict liability tort
strict liability tort

libelous tort

Answer 1

The situation described would most likely be classified as an **intentional tort**. This is because the nurse is deliberately withholding medication from the patient as a form of punishment, which demonstrates a willful disregard for the patient's needs and well-being.