Question

Which of the following are examples of breaches of client confidentiality? Select all that apply.

1) A nurse discusses a client with a coworker in the elevator.
2) A nurse shares her computer password with a relative of a client.
3) A nurse checks the medical record of a client to see who should be called in an emergency.
4) A nurse updates the employer of a client regarding the client's return to work.
5) A nurse uses a computer to document a client's response to pain medication.

Answer 1

The examples of breaches of client confidentiality from the given options are: A nurse discusses a client with a coworker in the elevator, A nurse shares her computer password with a relative of a client, A nurse updates the employer of a client regarding the client's return to work.

Step-by-step explanation:

The examples of breaches of client confidentiality from the given options are:

1. A nurse discusses a client with a coworker in the elevator.
2. A nurse shares her computer password with a relative of a client.
3. A nurse updates the employer of a client regarding the client's return to work.

These examples violate client confidentiality because they involve sharing or discussing sensitive information without the client's consent or a legitimate reason for doing so.