When a Nurse Discusses a Patient's Condition and Treatment with Family

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a nurse discusses a patient's condition and treatment with family members who were not authorized to have medical information disclosed to them, what principle is the nurse breaching?

• A) autonomy
• B) non-maleficence
• C) competence
• D) confidentiality

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