The informatics nurse is informed that a healthcare provider is using patient data to create a mailing list to sell vitamins. Which outcome could occur because of this provider's handling of confidential information?
A) Nothing
B) Civil action
C) Criminal action
D) Establish a client base
B) Civil action
Explanation: A) Intentional misuse of data is unethical and could lead to civil action.
B) Intentional misuse of data is unethical and could lead to civil action.
C) Intentional misuse of data is unethical and could lead to civil action, not criminal action.
D) Intentional misuse of data is unethical and could lead to civil action. The provider was planning to create a client base by using the patient information; however, if reported, that will not occur.
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