A rural health nurse is evaluating the use of a telehealth system for the rural health clinic. Using this type of information technology can violate a client's rights when personnel:
a. Disseminate client information to a local physician
b. Disseminate client information to nearby hospitals
c. Disseminate the client's password for easier access
d. Disseminate client information to third-party reimbursers
ANS: C
Breaches of confidentiality may involve unauthorized use of another's password.
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