A nurse overhears two staff members in the facility elevator discussing a client's care. Which of the following federal statutes does this violate?

Rationale A. Patient Self-Determination Act: This act ensures clients are informed about advance directives and their right to make healthcare decisions. It does not address confidentiality or privacy breaches, so discussing client care in an elevator would not violate this statute. B. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: The ACA focuses on healthcare coverage, quality, and access, not the confidentiality of individual client health information. Sharing private client information in a public setting is not directly addressed by this law. C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: HIPAA protects the privacy and security of a client’s health information. Discussing a client’s care in a public area where others can overhear constitutes a breach of confidentiality and violates HIPAA regulations, which require safeguarding protected health information. D. Americans With Disabilities Act: The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensures accessibility. It does not govern the confidentiality of health information, so this scenario does not fall under its provisions.