A Client with a Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI)asks the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client with a sexually transmitted illness (STI) asks the nurse to not tell anyone about the diagnosis.According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996,what must the nurse do?

• A)Honor the client's wishes.
• B)Not disclose any information to anyone.
• C)Respect the client's privacy and confidentiality.
• D)Communicate only necessary information.

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Definitions:

Fight or Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, preparing the body for defensive or evasive action.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, a hormone and a neurotransmitter that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Growth Hormone

A substance in humans and other animals that promotes growth, cell reproduction, and the healing of cells.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.