Author Question: A client is concerned that information given to the nurse remains confidential. Which is the nurse's ... (Read 128 times)

pepyto · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client is concerned that information given to the nurse remains confidential. Which is the nurse's best response?

A. Your information is confidential. It will be kept just between you and me.
B. I will share the information with staff members only with your approval.
C. If the information impacts your care, I will need to share it with the treatment team.
D. You can make the decision whether your physician needs this information or not.

Question 2

An inpatient client, whom the treatment team has determined to be a danger to self, gives notice of intention to leave the hospital. What information should the nurse recognize as having an impact on the treatment team's next action?

A. State law determines how long a psychiatric facility can hold a client.
B. Federal law determines if the client is competent.
C. The client's family involvement will determine if discharge is possible.
D. Hospital policies will determine treatment team actions.

laurnthompson · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Basic to the psychiatric client's hospitalization is his or her right to confidentiality and privacy. When admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility, a client gives implied consent for information to be shared with health-care workers specifically involved in the client's care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Most states commonly cite that in an emergency a client who is dangerous to self or others may be involuntarily hospitalized.