HIPAA and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 specify that personal health records must be protected. Nurses can protect client privacy by
1. Whispering when discussing clients in the elevator
2. Placing flow sheets on the client's bed
3. Not posting clients' names where they can be viewed by visitors
4. Sharing passwords with floating nurses
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Rationale: Healthcare professionals should not discuss clients in public places.
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