The nurse on a medical unit is discussing a client with the case manager. Which of the following should the nurse share with the case manager?
a. Discuss personal information that the client shared with the nurse in confidence.
b. Provide the case manager with any information required for continuity of care.
c. Explain that client confidentiality prevents the nurse from disclosing information.
d. Ask the case manager to get the client's permission before sharing information.
B
The case manager has a "need to know" to coordinate continuous care; b is the correct answer. Information that was shared in confidence is not necessary unless it has some bearing on the pa-tient's care needs. On admission to the hospital, the patient signed a "permission to treat" form, which allows all persons providing care to have information needed to provide the care.
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