Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Which clinical situation should the nurse identify as an example of slander?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Defamation takes place when a falsehood is said (slander) or written (libel) about a person that results in injury to that person's good name and reputation. Battery involves offensive touching or the use of force by a perpetrator without the permission of the victim. An assault occurs when a person puts another person in fear of a harmful or offensive act.