Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is in an elevator and overhears two staff members discussing a client's condition. Which ethical principle does the nurse recognize may be potentially violated by this conversation?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Discussing a clientÔÇÖs condition in public violates confidentiality (B), as it breaches HIPAA and the clientÔÇÖs right to privacy. Beneficence (A), autonomy (C), and veracity (D) are unrelated to unauthorized disclosure of health information.