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.
ANS: A
Correct: Libel is defined as comments that are written about a person that are defaming. Nurses may be subject to a charge of libel for subjective comments meant to denigrate the client that are placed in the medical record or in other written materials read by others.
Incorrect:
b. "Negative subjective comments" represents a definition of slander, not libel.
c. Objective data are appropriate to relate to other personnel, and this does not constitute defamation of character.
d. Repeating a primary caregiver's prejudiced comments at a supermarket constitutes slander, not libel.
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