Practice Question
A nurse is giving a presentation about client confidentiality to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following actions is an example of a violation of confidentiality?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Reporting laboratory findings to a member of the client's family
Rationale:
Client confidentiality is a fundamental principle in healthcare, ensuring that personal health information is protected and shared only with those who are authorized. This includes respecting the rights of the patient to have control over who is privy to their health data. In this case, reporting laboratory findings to a member of the client's family without the patient's consent constitutes a violation of confidentiality. Confidential information should be disclosed only to individuals who have been explicitly authorized by the patient or those who have a legal right to the information, such as certain healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s care. In most cases, sharing health information with a family member would require prior written consent from the patient, unless the patient is unable to provide consent due to their medical condition and the information is required for the safety or well-being of the patient.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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