Which of the Following Actions Is Acceptable as an Exception

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions is acceptable as an exception to a nurse's obligation regarding confidentiality?

• A) Reporting certain diseases to public health authority
• B) Discussing a patient's care with someone who does not know the patient
• C) Leaving printouts of lab reports on the desk in the physicians' lounge as a convenience
• D) Discussing a patient's condition in a public place as long as the patient's name is not mentioned

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