An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurred when a nurse
a. released information to the patient's employer without consent.
b. documented the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization.
c. discussed the patient's history with other staff during care planning.
d. asked a family to share information about a patient's behavior prior to admission.
A
Release of information without patient authorization violates the patient's right to privacy. The other options are acceptable nursing practices.
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