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Anajune7

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A nurse damages a physician's reputation through false written communication without the physician's permission. This is an example of
 
  a. libel.
  b. assault.
  c. battery.
  d. slander.

Question 2

An example of statutory law is
 
  a. informed consent.
  b. the Nurse Practice Act.
  c. a patient's right to refuse treatment.
  d. a hospital's written policies and procedures.


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yeungji

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Libel is defamation through written communication or pictures. Assault is an unjustified attempt or threat to touch someone. Battery means to cause physical harm to someone. When a patient refuses a treatment or medication, forcing the patient to take medication could result in an assault and battery charge. Slander is defamation by verbalizing untrue or private information (gossip) to a third party.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The Nurse Practice Act, which governs the practice of nursing, is an example of statutory law. Informed consent and a patient's right to refuse treatment are examples of common law. Statutory law is developed by the legislative branch of the state and the U.S. Congress of the federal government. Written policies and procedures are created by the agency for which a nurse works.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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