A nurse is reviewing client confidentiality with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify which of the following examples as a violation of HIPAA?

The correct answer is C. Discussing the client's transfer to a long-term care facility with a nurse from another unit violates HIPAA as it involves sharing the client's protected health information (PHI) with an unauthorized individual. PHI should only be disclosed on a "need-to-know" basis. Faxing medical information to the client's provider's office (A) is acceptable as it is within the scope of healthcare operations. Teaching discharge instructions with the partner present (B) is permissible if the client consents. Giving a telephone report to a surgical nurse (D) is appropriate as it is part of the client's care coordination.