Which of the following is an example of a legal issue that a nurse might encounter in practice related to patient confidentiality?
A. Sharing a patient’s medical information with their family without their permission
B. Failing to report suspected abuse of a patient
C. Administering medication without a doctor’s order
D. Refusing to provide care to a patient based on their personal beliefs
Answer:A
Which of the following is an example of a legal issue that a nurse might encounter in practice related to patient confidentiality?
A. Sharing a patient’s medical information with their family without their permission B. Failing to report suspected abuse of a patient C. Administering medication without a doctor’s order D. Refusing to provide care to a patient based on their personal beliefs