Practice Question
A nurse working on a psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from a client's employer. The employer asks for a copy of the client's latest laboratory work and psychological testing results so that the client's medical records in employee health can be updated. Based on the nurse's knowledge of breach of confidentiality, which response would be appropriate?
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Correct Answer:
"I'll have to get the clients signed consent before we can send that information to you."
Rationale:
🔵 HIPAA laws protect client confidentiality, and written consent is legally required to disclose any protected health information.
🔵 Even though the employer is requesting it for their health records, without the client’s signed permission, the nurse must refuse the request.
🔵 Disclosing such information without consent constitutes a breach of confidentiality, exposing the nurse and facility to legal consequences.
🔵 The nurse must inform the caller of the policy in a professional, nonjudgmental manner.
🔵 Nurses must act as advocates by protecting client privacy rights.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health Exam Fall-2024 which contains 51 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4