Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. the nurse should include which of the following examples represents a violation of client confidentiality?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B. Informing housekeeping staff that the client is in the dialysis unit violates client confidentiality as it discloses the client's medical information to unauthorized individuals. This breaches the client's right to privacy. Choices A, C, and D involve sharing client information with authorized healthcare professionals for necessary care or treatment purposes, which is not a violation of confidentiality.