Management of CareQuestion 677 of 2368
A nurse writes false, negative remarks about a client in the health record to damage the client's reputation. Which tort does this describe?
- Slander
- Assault
- Negligence
- Libel
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Correct answer: Libel
Defamation in writing is libel. Spoken defamation is slander.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: SLANDER AND LIBEL. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026