A nurse, while off-duty, tells the physiotherapist that a client who was admitted to the nursing unit contracted AIDS due to exposure to sex workers at the age of 18
The physiotherapist, during his usual care to the client, expresses his concern regarding his exposure to sex workers at an early age. The client discovers that the nurse has revealed the information to the physiotherapist. With what legal action could the nurse be charged? A) Libel
B) Slander
C) False imprisonment
D) Unintentional tort
B
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The nurse can be charged with slander, which is a character attack uttered orally in the presence of others. Libel includes damaging statements written and read by others. The description is also not appropriate for false imprisonment. Slander is considered to be an intentional tort.
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