An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurs when a nurse:
a. asks a family to share information about a patient's prehospitalization behavior.
b. discusses the patient's history with other staff members during care planning.
c. documents the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization.
d. releases information to the patient's employer without consent.
ANS: D
The release of information without patient authorization violates the patient's right to privacy. The other options are acceptable nursing practices.
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