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melly21297 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A mental health nurse bumps into a member of her church, who begins questioning her about a former neighbor. The woman from the church asks the nurse, How is Rachael?

We have been friends for over 20 years and I have seen her come out of your clinic a few times. Is she seeing one of the psychiatrists? The nurse's response is:
A.
The HIPAA law prevents me from disclosing any information about any patient.
B.
All I can say is she is seeing Dr. Leone.
C.
Rachael is seeing Dr. Leone because she is concerned about feeling extremely happy sometimes and about feeling extremely depressed other times.
D.
Rachael was only there to renew her medication.

Question 2

A patient is expressing anger when the nurse attempts to make him take a medication that he is refusing. If the nurse pushes to give the medication against his will, the nurse is:

A.
Violating the patient's rights.
B.
Achieving a treatment goal to get the medication in the patient any way possible.
C.
Supporting the family's demand that he take the medication.
D.
Following orders from the charge nurse.

vboyd24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) states what can be disclosed about a patient and emphasizes patient privacy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The Patient Bill of Rights provides the patient's right to refuse medications and treatments. The nurse has a responsibility to advocate for the patients and assure them of their rights. In addition, patients have the right to be educated about medications and treatment, which allows them to make an informed decision.