An adolescent asks the nurse, "Why should I tell you anything? You'll just tell my parents whatever you find out." Select the nurse's best reply
a. "That isn't true. What you tell us is private and held in strictest confidence. Your parents have no right to know."
b. "Anything you say about feelings is private, but some things like suicidal thinking must be reported to the treatment team."
c. "Yes, your parents may find out what you say, but it is important that they know about your problems."
d. "It sounds as though you are not really ready to work on your problems and make changes."
B
The patient has a right to know that most information is held in confidence but that certain material must be reported or shared with the treatment team, such as threats of suicide, homicide, use of illegal drugs, or issues of abuse.
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A) "Removing the tumor is a primary treatment for colon cancer." B) "This surgery will prevent further tumor growth." C) "Once the tumor is removed, cell pathology can be determined." D) "Tumor removal will promote comfort."
The state legislators were debating the high injury rate among individuals between 15 and 24 years of age. Most such injuries involve
A. Guns. B. Homicide among gangs and their members. C. Motor vehicles. D. Sharp (knives) and blunt (such as baseball bats) objects.
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