The Nursing Student Uses the Patient's Full Name on the Assigned

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nursing student uses the patient's full name on the assigned care plan during a recent clinical rotation. What is the instructor's priority intervention?

• A)Express the importance of factual documentation and that it should include the patient's name.
• B)Remind the student of the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
• C)Discuss with student that the patient is homeless and illiterate. As a result of this, maybe the patient will not be embarrassed about their homelessness status; therefore confidentiality is not an issue.
• D)Explain to the student that because the patient was committed involuntary, confidentiality is not an issue.

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