Insulin injection sites are rotated to prevent which complication to the tissues?

This is because assault is the threat of harm or unwanted contact, and battery is the actual physical contact without consent.

If the nurse administers the injection despite the client’s refusal, the nurse is violating the client’s autonomy and right to refuse treatment, and is committing both assault and battery.

Choice A is wrong because malice means having a deliberate intention to harm someone. The nurse may not have malice but may be acting out of ignorance or negligence.

Choice B is wrong because malpractice means a failure to meet a standard of care or conduct that causes injury or damage to a patient.

The nurse may be guilty of malpractice, but this is not the best term to describe the nurse’s action.

Choice C is wrong because negligence means a lack of care or skill that results in harm or injury.

The nurse may be negligent, but this is not the best term to describe the nurse’s action.

This is because offering fluids that the client likes and in small amounts can help increase the client’s fluid intake and prevent dehydration. According to, some other nursing measures that can help improve the client’s nutritional intake are:

• Encouraging favorite foods from home, when possible.
• Providing frequent oral hygiene.
• Providing a pleasant environment during mealtime.
• Providing assistance with eating, if needed.

Choice A is wrong because placing a freshwater pitcher on the bedside table may not be enough to motivate the client to drink more fluids, especially if the client does not like plain water or has difficulty reaching for the pitcher.

Choice C is wrong because explaining the problems of inadequate intake may not be effective in changing the client’s behavior, and may even cause anxiety or resentment.

Choice D is wrong because stressing the importance of drinking fluids may also be ineffective or counterproductive, as it may sound like nagging or lecturing to the client.