Author Question: A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of the ... (Read 217 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of the patients on the unit. The employer asks to be sent a copy of Mr. Murray's latest laboratory work and psychological testing results so Mr.

Murray's medical records in employee health can be kept up to date. Based on the nurse's knowledge about issues surrounding breach of confidentiality, which response would be the most appropriate?
A) I'm sorry; we're not allowed to give out that information about our patient.
B) I'll have to get the patient's signed consent before we can send that information to you.
C) I am unable to acknowledge whether or not a Mr. Murray is a patient on this unit.
D) Sure, give me your address, and I will see that the information is sent to you.

Question 2

An educational offering about sexuality, pregnancy, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is a primary prevention program most appropriate for which group?

A) Adolescents
B) Young adults
C) Middle adults
D) The elderly