Author Question: Which action by the nurse breaches patient confidentiality? Select all that apply. 1) Leaving ... (Read 88 times)

tuffie · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which action by the nurse breaches patient confidentiality? Select all that apply.

1) Leaving patient data displayed on a computer screen where others may view it
2) Remaining logged on to the computer system after documenting patient care
3) Faxing a patient report to the nurses' station where the patient is being transferred
4) Informing the nurse manager of a change in the patient's condition

Question 2

A patient refuses a dose of medication. How should the nurse document the event?

1) Patient is uncooperative and refuses the prescribed dose of digoxin.
2) Patient refuses the 0900 dose of digoxin.
3) Patient is belligerent, argumentative, and refuses the 0900 dose of digoxin.
4) 0900 dose of digoxin not given.