An employer has questioned a client about genetic illnesses. When the client refused to provide this information, the employer said, "I don't know why you are so upset. It is public information anyway

Question

" Which questions would the nurse ask? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "Has your genetic information been identified in a study reported in the newspaper?"
2. "Were your medical records discovered in a court case?"
3. "Did you give permission for your genetic information to be identified in a research publication?"
4. "Does your employer have access to a medical database?"
5. "Was your genetic information part of a televised documentary?"

Answer 1

1,3,5
Rationale 1: Newspapers are sources of public information.
Rationale 2: Court records are not publicly available sources of medical information.
Rationale 3: Publication of information makes it publicly available.
Rationale 4: Medical databases are not publicly available information sources.
Rationale 5: If specific information is televised, it becomes part of the public record.