A nurse was practicing without a nursing license. What legal and ethical standard of healthcare is being violated?
A) Slander
B) Libel
C) Felony
D) Malpractice
C
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Practicing as a nurse without a license is a felony. Libel refers to written statement or photograph that is false or damaging. Slander refers to verbal statement that is false or damaging. Malpractice is the improper, injurious, or faulty treatment of a client that results in illness or injury.
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