Privileged Communication Is a Legal Concept That in Some States

question 16

Multiple Choice

Privileged communication is a legal concept that in some states protects the confidentiality of the nurse-patient relationship.Which information is not protected by this statute? Select all that apply.

• A) A threat to "kill that man if he even thinks about leaving me"
• B) The patient's admission to having a sexually transmitted disease
• C) The fact that a patient knows who was responsible for her brutal rape
• D) The discussion about how the patient sold his prescription drugs to friends
• E) Suspicion by the nurse that the patient has been physically abused by a spouse

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