The nurse is caring for a patient who has had many admissions and readmissions. The nurse believes that the patient keeps coming to the hospital because the patient "wants his drugs," and is "non-compliant" at home with his diabetic therapy
To reduce the risk of slander against this patient, the nurse should:
a.
write observations and opinions in the medical record only.
b.
never share observations.
c.
make judgmental statements only when necessary.
d.
Avoid stating judgmental statements.
ANS: D
Defamation of character occurs when a public statement is made that is false and injurious to another person. Oral defamation of character is slander. Slander is spoken information that is untrue, causing prejudice against someone or jeopardizing that person's reputation. Written forms of defamation of character are considered libel. Broadcasting or reading statements aloud that have the potential to hurt the reputation of another person is considered libel.
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