A post-anesthesia nurse is reporting about the patient to the intensive care unit nurse in the elevator. There are staff members and visitors in the elevator. The nurse is
A) Implementing therapeutic communication
B) Interacting to maintain coordination of care
C) Breaching the patient's confidentiality
D) Maintaining the continuity of care
Ans: C
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