When documenting in the client's computerized medical record, which of the following actions by the nurse might result in a breach of client confidentiality?
1. The nurse uses a password to access the client's record.
2. The nurse is chatting with a co-worker while the medication record is on the screen.
3. The nurse turns the monitor so that it is not visible from the hallway.
4. The nurse closes the client's record and signs off the computer when done.
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Rationale: The co-worker is not caring for the client, and should not be viewing anything about the client. All other actions by the nurse are appropriate.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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