How should the nurse respond if a patient says, "Please don't share information about me with the other people"?
a. "I cannot tell anyone about you. We can help each other by keeping it between us."
b. "I won't share information with your family or friends without your permission, but I will share information with other staff."
c. "It depends on what you choose to tell me. I will be glad to disclose at the end of each session what I will report to other staff."
d. "Therapeutic relationships are between the nurse and the patient. It's up to you to tell others what you want them to know."
B
A patient has the right to know with whom the nurse will share information and that confidentiality will be protected. Although the relationship is primarily between the nurse and patient, other staff needs to know pertinent data. The relationship must be patient centered and have clear boundaries.
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