When differentiating between slander and libel, the nurse knows that libel:
a. results from defamation caused by subjective comments written in the nurse's notes.
b. results from negative subjective comments made to those who are not providing care.
c. occurs when the nurse verbally describes to the oncoming nurse assigned to the client objective data that place the client in a negative light.
d. consists of repeating prejudiced comments made by the primary caregiver to a neighbor at the local supermarket.
A nursing student planning to apply for licensure knows that being charged with which offense would result in a minor criminal offense?
a. Solicitation of illegal drugs
b. Stealing a car
c. Failing to report elder abuse
d. Billing Medicare for services not rendered
A nurse is caring for a client with malignant hypertension whose blood pressure has increased by 40 mm Hg during the past hour. The nurse goes to lunch and fails to report the change to the physician. The nurse is at risk for being charged with:
a. negligence.
b. assault.
c. defamation of character.
d. tort.
A nurse is caring for a client who just suffered a stroke and is medicated for pain.
The nurse completes the following interventions: places the client on the examining table, completes a thorough history and physical, covers the client with a sheet, places the call button within reach, and goes out in the hall to speak with the client's physician. The client tries to get up to speak with his family and falls, sustaining a hematoma on the head and a broken hip. The nurse's actions reflect:
a. invasion of privacy.
b. libel.
c. slander.
d. negligence.
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