As an RN Stands in Line for the Cafeteria Cashier

question 2

Multiple Choice

As an RN stands in line for the cafeteria cashier, he overhears the staff in front of him talking about a client the RN took care of earlier in the week.The client's room number is mentioned along with the diagnosis and prognosis.Which of the following actions should the RN take?

• A)Join in the conversation in case the RN is assigned to care for the client in the future.
• B)Remind the staff members that they are in a public location and sharing this information is a breach of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• C)Correct a statement made by one of the staff members.
• D)Ignore the conversation,

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