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During an interview,the nurse notes that the patient gets up several times to wash her hands even though they are not dirty.This behavior is an example of:
Confidentiality
The principle of keeping sensitive information secret and ensuring it is accessed only by authorized individuals.
Medication Error
A preventable mishap that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm to a patient.
Negligence
The failure to take proper care in doing something, which can lead to unintended harm or injury to someone owed a duty of care.
Informed Consent
A client’s agreement to accept a course of treatment or a procedure after receiving complete information, including the risks of treatment and facts relating to it, from the physician.
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