A nurse who angrily tells a patient, "If you don't go to sleep, I'm going to give you an injection," can be accused of
a. defamation.
b. breach of confidentiality.
c. assault.
d. respondeat superior.
ANS: C
The nurse has threatened the patient. Assault is an unjustified attempt or threat to touch someone. Defamation means damaging someone's reputation. Breach of confidentiality refers to revealing personal data to individuals not entitled to know without the patient's permission. Respondeat superior is a legal term meaning "let the master respond."
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