The patient has accused the nurse of stabbing him with a syringe on purpose because he would not remain still during the procedure. If true, the nurse is guilty of which infraction?

Battery. Battery is the unwanted intentional touching or injury of another person. Assault occurs when someone puts another in fear of injury or offensive contact. Negligence is the failure in the duty to provide appropriate level of care. Maleficence is the intent to harm. Nurses have a duty to nonmaleficence, which is the duty to do or cause no harm.

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