Wilde is a 31-year-old male diagnosed with substance abuse and paranoid schizophrenia with a history of violence. He was admitted that morning to...

Question Answered step-by-step Mr. Wilde is a 31-year-old male diagnosed with substance abuse andparanoid schizophrenia with a history of violence. He was admitted that morning to the inpatient psychiatric unit. No special precautions are taken other than assigning an attendant to “keep an eye” on Mr. Wilde. You arrive on duty for the evening shift where you are the charge nurse. After the evening’s rounds he assaults and overpowers your attendant, escapes from the hospital, and steals a car. You notify your supervisor, who initiates a search then calls the police. During the ensuing chase by the Highway Patrol, Mr. Wilde hits and kills an elderly gentleman in another car. The widow sues the hospital for failing to provide sufficient attendants to prevent the client’s escape.1. Do you think the widow won or lost the lawsuit?2. Why or why not?3. Are there elements or malpractice or negligence relevant to this case? 4. As the charge nurse on duty that evening shift, what would you have done differently, if anything? Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)