Question

The nurse at a substance abuse center answers the phone. A probation officer asks if a client is in treatment. The nurse responds, "No, the client you're looking for isn't here." Which statement best describes the nurse's response?

1. Correct, because she didn't give out information about the client
2. A violation of confidentiality because she informed the officer that the client wasn't there
3. A breech of the principle of veracity because the nurse is misleading the officer
4. Illegal, because she's withholding information from law enforcement agents

Answer 1

The nurse's response is correct because she didn't give out information about the client.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's response is correct because she didn't give out information about the client. In the context of a substance abuse center, maintaining confidentiality is crucial. The nurse's response protects the client's privacy and upholds ethical and legal standards.