After the death of a client what, if any, rules regarding confidentiality should be followed by nurses who have cared for the client?
A. Confidentiality is now reserved to immediate family.
B. Only HIV status continues to be protected and privileged.
C. Disclose nothing that would have been kept confidential before death.
D. Confer with next of kin before divulging confidential, sensitive information.
Answer: C. Disclose nothing that would have been kept confidential before death.
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