When one harms a person's reputation and good name, diminishes other's value or esteem, or arouses negative feelings toward the person in others by the communication of false, malicious, unprivileged, or harmful words, this is referred to as:
a. fraud. c. libel.
b. defamation. d. slander.
B
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1. "Are you allergic to anything?" 2. "Do your gums bleed easily?" 3. "How many hours do you sleep?" 4. "How frequent are your periods?"
What would you tell her regarding her rash?
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The nurse is holding a class for newly pregnant couples, and discussing good and bad influences on their developing babies
Prenatal influences on the intrauterine environment include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The use of saunas or hot tubs 2. The use of drugs 3. The quality of the sperm or ovum 4. Maternal nutrition 5. Vitamins and folic acid
A student is studying the history of nursing. Which statement made by the student would be correct if she had an adequate understanding of America's first trained nurse?
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