A nurse is explaining the distinction between confidentiality and privacy. Which of the following would the nurse include as reflecting privacy?
A) Part of personal life not governed by society's laws
B) Ethical duty for nondisclosure
C) Involvement of two individuals
D) Knowledge of treatment costs and benefits
Ans: A
Privacy refers to that part of an individual's personal life that is not governed by society's laws and government intrusion. Confidentiality refers to an ethical duty of nondisclosure. Confidentiality also involves two people: the individual who discloses the information, and the person with whom the information is shared. Informed consent is a legal procedure to ensure that the client knows the benefits and costs of treatment.
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