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vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

While reviewing a client's lab results, the nurse also checks the results of a throat culture performed yesterday on the client's son. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding this action?

1. The nurse breached confidentiality.
2. The nurse can legally check this information if the child is under age 18.
3. The nurse should ask Medical Records for the son's results.
4. The nurse should ask another nurse to look up the information.

Question 2

The nurse is discharging the client who is a newly diagnosed diabetic. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse?

1. Notifying the business office that the client is leaving
2. Notifying the physician that the client is leaving
3. Determining the client's level of understanding of home care
4. Returning all client valuables

marict · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The nurse breached confidentiality, as she was not caring for the son, and had no right to access that record, even if the child is under 18. The doctor's nurse and the nurse caring for the son cannot give the information to the nurse. Medical Records cannot give the information to the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The nursing priorities for any client at discharge are completing client teaching and evaluating the client's level of understanding. The physician already knows the client is leaving because an order is required for discharge. Notifying the business office and returning valuables are important aspects of discharge, but are not the nursing priority.