During lunch in the cafeteria, two nurses are overheard talking about their clients. One nurse states that her client actually has a warrant for his arrest waiting after he is discharged from the mental health facility. This an example of
1. assault.
2. oral defamation.
3. false imprisonment.
4. a breach of confidentiality.
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Discussing a client with noninvolved people is a breach of confidentiality.
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To give the pregnant adolescent a role in her prenatal care, the nurse could allow her to:
1. Choose the type of prenatal vitamin she takes. 2. Measure and record her weight at each visit. 3. Choose the schedule of her prenatal visits. 4. Decide if she wants her labor to be induced.
A client admitted to the healthcare facility is reported missing from his room. The client
returns early next morning. What procedure is followed by the healthcare facility with regard to this client? A) The client needs to sign an "against medical advice" form. B) The client needs to leave the facility. C) The client needs to repeat the admission procedure. D) The client needs to have discharge form signed by physician.
MC A local company has set a standard within the community by establishing a child care facility on its premises, which enrolls children from six weeks of age to school age
The facility has a sick care area where children with non-infectious illnesses can come to so their parents do not have to call in sick. The company is considering establishing an adult day care center in addition to its childcare facilities. What could be a reason for this company's innovations? A. The company is aware of the correlation between family influences on employee performance and that addressing these concerns helps both the employee and company. B. The company wants to be a family-friendly employer. C. The company realizes that it is important to have healthy children and healthy older adults in society. D. The company wants to be recognized for its family-friendly policies.