For what malpractice claim could tomas be liable

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Nurse Tomas is having an unusually challenging day. In trying to start a new IV, Tomas spoke sharply to a patient, William, saying "Hold still or I'll give you something to whine about!" William was tired of IVs and had requested that morning to have medicine by other routes if at all possible. Tomas completed the insertion and started the IV medication. William had an emotional breakdown and the supervisor called in the hospital psychiatrist. For what malpractice claim could Tomas be liable?

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