The student nurse caring for a patient with a large decubitus ulcer photographs the ulcer without obtaining permission from the patient. The patient developed the ulcer while being cared for at home by her physician husband. The student plans to give the patient's history and use the photograph in a paper she is writing. The instructor explains to the student that this action is unacceptable and could result in a court action for
A) battery.
B) malpractice.
C) negligence.
D) libel.

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An intentional tort, libel is defined as defamation through written communication or pictures. Giving the history and showing the photograph could damage the reputation of the physician husband. Battery refers to doing bodily harm to the patient. Malpractice and negligence are unintentional torts.

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