Question

A nurse is performing a home visit for a client who has tuberculosis (TB). As the nurse is leaving the client's house a neighbor asks 'is it true that my neighbor has tuberculosis (TB)?' Which response should the nurse make?

a. I cannot disclose any information about a specific client.

b. Yes, your neighbor has tuberculosis.

c. I'm sorry, I cannot discuss that information with you.

d. It's important to maintain confidentiality in these situations.

Answer 1

The nurse should respond with option D: It's important to maintain confidentiality in these situations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should respond with option D: It's important to maintain confidentiality in these situations. As a healthcare professional, the nurse is bound by ethical and legal obligations to protect the privacy and confidentiality of her clients. Disclosing information about a specific client without their consent would violate these obligations.