The nurse is admitting a client to a mental health unit for an exacerbation of bipolar disorder. When conducting the health history for this client, which is important to keep in mind regarding the client's confidentiality?
1. Confidentiality means that information sharing is limited to those directly involved in the client care.
2. Complete client confidentiality means that all members of the health care team may have access to the chart.
3. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) helps to maintain client confidentiality and dictates who is to be communicating with the client.
4. The medical records are open to any hospital employee, including administration.
Correct Answer: 1
Confidentiality means that information sharing is limited to those directly involved in the client care. Not all members of the health care team have access to the chart, only those who are directly caring for the client. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) does not dictate who is allowed to communicate with the client. Hospital records are open only to those directly related to the care of the client.
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