The Patient Is Concerned About Confidentiality and Asks the Nurse

question 25

Multiple Choice

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"I am required to report any intent to hurt yourself or others."
• B)"Conversations between patient and nurse are confidential."
• C)"What we say can be secret.What I write in the chart is available to the health team."
• D)"I can't help you unless you trust me."

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