The Nurse Administering an Enema Is Concerned Because the Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse administering an enema is concerned because the patient appears to be trying to stop the procedure. The nurse does not stop because the fluid is only partially administered, and the nurse continues with the task until it is completed. Is this nurse liable for battery?

A) This nurse is not liable for battery because once a procedure is started, it must be completed.
B) This nurse is liable for battery because there was too much fluid and this caused the patient discomfort.
C) This nurse is liable for battery because the patient withdrew consent.
D) This nurse is not liable for battery because consent was never obtained.