A nurse receives a needlestick but is unaware that the client is positive for HIV. The nurse manager asks the client to sign a form granting permission to share the diagnosis with the nurse so treatment can begin. What is this situation considered?
A) Informed consent
B) Information consent
C) HIPAA violation
D) Breech of privacy
B) Information consent
Explanation: A) Informed consent is giving permission for a procedure, test, medication, blood product, or surgical procedure to be performed.
B) Information consent occurs when an individual authorizes healthcare personnel to use and share personal information based on an informed understanding of how this information will be shared and used for treatment purposes.
C) Because the client was asked for permission, no HIPAA violation occurred.
D) Because the client was asked for permission, no breach of privacy occurred.
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