A Client Preparing for Discharge from an Inpatient Unit Asks

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client preparing for discharge from an inpatient unit asks a nurse which psychiatrist she would recommend to use for follow-up as an outpatient.The nurse responds,"There are several good physicians on your list.Make sure you do not use Dr.Smith.I have heard some terrible things about his methods of treatment." This is an example of which type of potential liability?

• A)Slander
• B)Invasion of privacy
• C)Assault
• D)Libel

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