A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality.Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleThis statement is incorrect because client information should only be shared with staff currently involved in the client’s care, not past providers, to maintain confidentiality.Choice B rationaleClients retain the legal right to privacy of health information even after death, according to HIPAA regulations, which protect the privacy of health information at all times.Choice C rationaleThis statement is incorrect because client consent is necessary to disclose health information to family, not provider consent, ensuring clients’ privacy rights.Choice D rationaleThis statement is incorrect because discussing a client’s health information with an employer violates confidentiality unless the client has given explicit permission.