The 32-year-old client in a mental health unit discusses his personal thoughts and feelings with the nurse. The nurse is maintaining the circle of confidentiality by reporting this information to which individuals? Select all that apply
A) the client's physician
B) the client's family
C) the nurse from the oncoming shift
D) the unit's mental health technicians
E) the client's closest friend
Ans: A, C, D
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Unless the client has specifically given permission to provide information to family and friends, this information should remain among individuals on the health care team that are directly involved with care of the client.
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