A Nurse Working in a Primary Care Office Is Caring

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in a primary care office is caring for a young woman with a new diagnosis of syphilis. The young woman is horrified and asks the nurse if she has to tell anyone about the diagnosis. How should the nurse respond?

• A)"Absolutely not. This is your protected health information, and I can't release any information unless you give me permission."
• B)"I'll need to contact the local health department, and they will likely contact your prior sexual partners to be screened as well."
• C)"You should call your previous partners, but I can't force you to call anyone."
• D)None of the above.

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