The nursing student uses the client's full name on the assigned care plan during her recent clinical rotation. What is the instructor's priority intervention?
A.
Express the importance of factual documentation and that it should include the patient's name.
B.
Remind the student of the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
C.
Discuss with student that the patient is homeless and illiterate. As a result of this, maybe the patient will not be embarrassed about their homelessness status; therefore confidentiality is not an issue.
D.
Explain to the student because the patient was committed involuntary, confidentiality is not an issue.
ANS: B
All patient information is confidential, and only initials should be used during the student clinical rotation.
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