A nurse takes pictures of a client with a dog in the bed during an animal-assisted therapy visit in the long-term care facility. The nurse and organization do not request permission to have the photographs sent to a nursing magazine for publication
It is clear that the action of the nurse amounts to an offense. Under what category can the offense be classified? A) Slander
B) Malpractice
C) Libel
D) Assault
C
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Photographing clients without their knowledge and prior permission is a crime of libel. Slander refers to malicious verbal statements that are false or injurious. Malpractice is the improper, injurious, or faulty treatment of a client that results in illness or injury. Assault is a threat or an attempt to do bodily harm; it includes physical or verbal intimidation.
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