An adolescent client with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) ...

[lak]

An adolescent client with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) says to the nurse, Promise you won't tell my parents about my condition. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  A) Disclosing information to the parents
  B) Communicating only necessary information
  C) Respecting the client's privacy and confidentiality
  D) Honoring the client's wishes

Question 2

A nurse educator is planning a class for a group of nursing students regarding risk management. Which information should the educator include in this presentation?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Risk management seeks to prevent harm.
  B) Risk management empowers clients.
  C) Risk management controls the cost of supplies.
  D) Risk management examines past mistakes and identifies potential hazards.
  E) Risk management assures that nurses are truthful.

[bulacsom]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Nurses are entrusted with sensitive information that, at times, must be revealed to other healthcare personnel in order to provide appropriate health care. In this case, the nurse may be required to report information to the state health department. The nurse is not obligated to disclose this information to the parents.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, D

The major goal of a risk management department is to prevent harm to clients and hospital personnel by examining past mistakes and identifying potential hazards. The cost of supplies, truthfulness of nurses, and empowerment of clients are not goals of risk management.

[lak]

Thank you

[bulacsom]

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