Which Situation Would Be Considered a Violation of a Patient's

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which situation would be considered a violation of a patient's right to confidentiality?

• A) reviewing the patient's care plan with his physician
• B) discussing the patient's condition with the physical therapist involved in the case
• C) talking about medications while the patient's spouse is in the room
• D) discussing the patient's status with a local pharmacist
• E) explaining the goals of treatment for the patient with his nurse

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