An Example of a Breach of a Patient's Right to Privacy

question 7

Multiple Choice

An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurred when a nurse:

• A) released information to the patient's employer without consent.
• B) documented the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization.
• C) discussed the patient's history with other staff during care planning.
• D) asked a family to share information about a patient's behavior prior to admission.

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Definitions:

Saving

The act of setting aside a portion of income for future use, typically in a bank account or other secure investment.

Disposable Income

Resources meant for household spending and saving once income tax obligations are settled.

APC

The average propensity to consume, which is the fraction of total income that is spent on consumption as opposed to being saved.

Saving

The portion of income not spent on consumption, often set aside for future investments or expenditures.