A competent, depressed client clearly refuses an enema. The nurse gently turns the client on his side and administers the enema. The client becomes upset and telephones his son; within 30 minutes from...

A competent, depressed client clearly refuses an

enema. The nurse gently turns the client on his

side and administers the enema. The client

becomes upset and telephones his son; within 30

minutes from the telephone call, the client is transferred to the coronary care unit and is diagnosed

with a heart attack. The client’s son initiates malpractice action against the nurse in behalf of his

father. The nurse is found liable for assault and

battery. Why?