A Nurse Who Discusses a Patient's Condition and Treatment with Family

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse who discusses a patient's condition and treatment with family members who were not authorized to have medical information disclosed to them is breaching:

• A) autonomy.
• B) paternalism.
• C) competence.
• D) confidentiality.

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