Author Question: The licensed practical/vocational nurse's neighbor and friend stops the nurse as he is walking in to ... (Read 53 times)

dbose · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The licensed practical/vocational nurse's neighbor and friend stops the nurse as he is walking in to his house after work.

She says she heard that another neighbor across the street was in the hospital where the nurse works with a heart attack and is not doing very well. She asks the nurse if that is true. The nurse knows that the neighbor across the street is in cardiac care and has a poor prognosis. Which is the best response to the friend's question?
A) I heard he was in the hospital. I'll check this out tomorrow.
B) I don't know if he is in the hospital or not. I've just been so busy.
C) We're all good friends and good neighbors and I know he wouldn't mind me telling you about his condition.
D) I'm sorry but I can't share confidential client information.

Question 2

Which example describes an ethical dilemma for a nurse?

A) Reporting a nurse who he or she observed putting a medication from a client's med drawer in her pocket
B) Reporting a nurse who drank too much alcohol at a retirement party
C) Reporting a nurse who casually mentioned in the break room that she forgot to renew her nursing license
D) Reporting a parent who, as a discipline measure, struck her child in a mall

tashiedavis420 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Informing the neighbor that he can't share confidential information is an honest answer. It would be better to explain how laws prevent disclosing information than to be less than truthful with others. Telling the neighbor he will check it out tomorrow or that he doesn't know is not being honest in providing an answer to the neighbor's question. Although they may all be friends, a nurse is prevented by HIPPA laws from disclosing any information to anyone.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Reporting a nurse who was observed putting a client's medication in her pocket represents a dilemma of not knowing what the nurse intends to do with the medication. Inappropriate behavior at a social function is not a dilemma since the nurse was not on duty. There is a legal obligation to report the unlicensed nurse. A licensed nurse has a legal obligation to report child abuse regardless of where it occurs.