The nurse has been involved sexually with a patient. This is considered an act of:
a. malpractice.
b. libel.
c. slander.
d. battery.
ANS: A
Malpractice may occur when a professional such as a nurse acts unethically, demonstrates deficient skills, or fails to meet standards of care required for safe practice. Examples of these types of malpractice include engaging in sexual activity with a patient, and administering penicillin to a patient with a documented penicillin allergy, resulting in the patient's death from a severe allergic (anaphylactic) reaction. 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. Oral defamation of character is slander. Actual physical harm caused to another person is battery.
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