The nurse is caring for a patient who has had many admissions and readmissions. The nurse believes that the patient keeps coming to the hospital because the patient "wants his drugs," and is "non-compliant" at home with diabetic therapy. To reduce the risk of slander against this patient, the nurse should carry out which action?
A) Write opinions in the medical record only.
B) Never share observations.
C) Make judgmental statements in private.
D) Avoid making judgmental statements.
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