The nurse documents in a client's medical record: "The client is a drug addict and is always asking for more medication than what is necessary." With what might the nurse be charged?

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Libel refers to a false and damaging written statement that is made about a person. In this case, the nurse's documentation in the client's medical record is a written statement that is both false and damaging to the client's reputation. The statement could potentially lead to legal action against the nurse. Defamation and slander are both forms of false and damaging statements, but defamation is a broader term that includes both written and spoken statements. Incompetence is not the correct choice as this term refers to a lack of ability to perform tasks or duties properly, and is not directly related to the nurse's statement in the medical record.

The Nurse Documents in a Client's Medical Record: "The Client