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    PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023 PROCTORED EXAM

    A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) in the nurses' station discussing a client who was recently admitted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Maintaining confidentiality and protecting the privacy of clients is a fundamental responsibility of healthcare professionals. When the nurse becomes aware of a conversation between APs that breaches this confidentiality, it is essential to intervene promptly. The nurse should approach the APs and respectfully ask them to stop the conversation and remind them about the importance of maintaining client confidentiality.

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