Which of the following is a violation of client confidentiality?
a. Sharing of information about a communicable disease
b. Stating client's diagnosis during change of shift report
c. Photographing a client's wound to monitor the healing process
d. Discussing private information about the client casually with others
ANS: D
Discussing private information casually with others is an abuse of confidentiality. It is legal to share information about public health issues such as a communicable disease. Information can be shared with the health care team. Photographing a client's wound is not a breach of confidentiality; the pictures stay with the client's record and are used for the benefit of the client.
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