Which of the following is an example where it is acceptable to share information about a client with another person?
a. when the client's caring and concerned spouse requests information
b. when nurses from other institutions or facilities meet to discuss client-education ideas
c. when the client threatens to harm a specific person
d. when you discuss the day's events with your own nurse-psychotherapist
C
When a client threatens to harm a specific person, the health care provider has a legal obligation to warn the person. The other options would result in a violation of the client's right to privacy.
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