The nurse is asked to participate on a committee to ensure that no breaches of client confidentiality occur when providing care. Which actions help ensure client confidentiality when providing care? Select all that apply
A) Withholding private information from other staff unless needed for care
B) Sharing the name and diagnosis of clients upon request
C) Discussing client care with nurses on other units
D) Restricting the discussion of client care to the report room
E) Reviewing the client's care needs with a designated health insurance agent
Answer: A, D, E
The nurse has the responsibility to keep client information private and confidential. Actions that ensure client confidentiality include only sharing information with staff who are directly involved in care and restricting discussion regarding client care to the report room or other areas that are secure. Client names and diagnoses should only be shared with those who are directly providing care. The nurse is able to review the client's care needs with the designated health insurance agent.
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