Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
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A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome confides that he is homosexual and his employer does not know his HIV status. Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The nurse is responsible for maintaining confidentiality of this disclosure by the client. Sharing personal health information without consent violates patient privacy laws, such as HIPAA, except in specific circumstances like public health reporting. Offering to help disclose or sharing with family or employer without consent is inappropriate.