The wife of a client who has delusions of infidelity asks the nurse if any circumstances exist under
which the treatment team is justified in violating the client's right to confidentiality.
The nurse must
reply that confidentiality may be violated
a. under no circumstances.
b. at the discretion of the psychiatrist.
c. when questions are asked by law enforcement.
d. if the client threatens the life of another person.
ANS: D
The duty to warn a person whose life has been threatened by a psychiatric client overrides the
client's right to confidentiality. The right to confidentiality is not suspended at the discretion of the
therapist or for legal investigations.
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