Which of the following examples indicates adherence to client confidentiality?
a. Talking about the client's symptoms in front of family members
b. Using the client's name in a social conversation
c. Sharing client information with other members of the health care team as needed
d. Reading a friend's chart on another hospital unit
ANS: C
The nurse should assure the client that personal information will be treated as confidential and explain that data will be shared with other members of the health care team as needed for making relevant clinical decisions and informing the client about the general composition of the health care team.
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