Basic Nursing Skills eClass

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Introduction to Care Certificate Standards

Physical abuse

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Physical abuse is when a person’s body is injured or harmed by means such as assault, hitting, slapping, or pushing. It may also be the improper application of restrictive practices. Misuse of medication or inappropriate restraints, such as locking someone in a room, tying them to a chair, or employing inappropriate physical sanctions, could be examples. […]