The patient is a 24-year-old man who is diagnosed with possible HIV infection while being treated for active pneumonia. He has stated that the nurse may share test result information with his significant other but nothing else at this time
With whom may the nurse communicate regarding this information? a. The patient's parents
b. The patient's significant other only
c. No one in the hospital until the patient says so
d. The patient's physician, significant other, and laboratory personnel
D
All members of the health care team are legally and ethically obligated to keep patient information confidential. Do not discuss the patient's examinations, observations, conversations, or treatments with other patients or staff not involved in the patient's care, unless permission is granted by the patient.
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