A Patient Diagnosed with Mental Illness Asks a Psychiatric Technician

A patient diagnosed with mental illness asks a psychiatric technician, "What's the matter with me?" The technician replies, "Your wing nuts need tightening." The nurse who overheard the exchange should take action based on:

A) violation of the patient's right to be treated with dignity and respect.
B) the nurse's obligation to report caregiver negligence.
C) preventing defamation of the patient's character.
D) supervisory liability.

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