The nurses caring for a newly admitted patient need to discuss nursing care. Which location would maintain the confidentiality of this discussion?
1. The nurse's station.
2. The hallway outside the patient's room.
3. The staff cafeteria.
4. The room where nurses take report.
5. The staff elevator.
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Explanation: 1. The nurse's station can be a very busy and open area, so confidentiality of a discussion cannot be assured.
2. This area is not secure.
3. Even though this area is used only by staff, it is not a place for a confidential discussion.
4. Since this area is used to relay information about patients, it must be private and secure.
5. This is also not a secure area.
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