Practice Quiz

NCLEX-RN

Category - Safety

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The LPN documented on a female client’s chart that “client is a big complainer and a psychotic good-for-nothing mother, who lashes out her anger and insecurities on the nurses.” This kind of documentation will result in what charges?
  1. Slander
  2. Libel
  3. Assault
  4. Wrongful publication
Explanation
Answer: B - Defamatory statements like this one can result in a libel suit. The LPN should use objective, specific and factual description of observations rather than subjective interpretation and the opinions of the nurses. Slander is defamation by speech. Assault is defined as a threat of bodily harm while battery is actual physical contact without the client’s consent.
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