The Patient Admitted to the Mental Health Unit Is Concerned

question 32

Multiple Choice

The patient admitted to the mental health unit is concerned that health information given to the nurse remains confidential. What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "We can keep the information just between the two of us if you prefer."
• B) "I will share the information with staff members only with your approval."
• C) "You can choose whether your physician needs this information for your care."
• D) "If the information is important to your care, I will need to share it with the staff."

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Definitions:

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system and function as filters for harmful substances.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that suggests mental disorders develop due to a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Specific Immunity

The immune system's targeted response to particular pathogens or foreign substances, involving recognition of specific antigens and memory of previous encounters.

Nonspecific Immunity

The component of the immune system that provides general defense against pathogens without needing prior exposure to them, also known as innate immunity.