A phlebotomist collects a sample from a 16-year-old patient without obtaining parental or guardian consent. The phlebotomist could be charged with which of the following?

A. Assault and battery
B. Invasion of privacy
C. Statute of limitations
D. Vicarious liability

Answer: A. Assault and battery

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A) Perform a head-to-toe exam. B) Apply ice to the ankle. C) Check her blood sugar. D) Assess the right ankle and foot.

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Civil wrongs are often called:

a. breaches of contract b. torts c. damages d. considerations

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