A client is concerned that information given to the nurse remains confidential. Which is the nurse's best response?
A. "Your information is confidential. It will be kept just between you and me."
B. "I will share the information with staff members only with your approval."
C. "If the information impacts your care, I will need to share it with the treatment team."
D. "You can make the decision whether your physician needs this information or not."
ANS: C
Basic to the psychiatric client's hospitalization is his or her right to confidentiality and privacy. When admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility, a client gives implied consent for information to be shared with health-care workers specifically involved in the client's care.
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