A charge nurse is planning an in-service for newly licensed nurses on tort law in mental health care. Which of the following scenarios should the charge nurse provide as an example of an unintentional tort?

Choice A reason: This is negligence, a form of unintentional tort. The nurse failed to act with reasonable care, leading to harm. Choice B reason: This is an intentional tort—specifically, invasion of privacy. The nurse knowingly violated confidentiality. Choice C reason: This is also an intentional tort—false imprisonment or battery—depending on context. It involves deliberate action. Choice D reason: This is assault, an intentional tort involving threats of harm.