The 32-year-old client in a mental health unit discusses his ...

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The 32-year-old client in a mental health unit discusses his personal thoughts and feelings with the nurse. The nurse is maintaining the circle of confidentiality by reporting this information to which individuals? Select all that apply.
 
  A) the client's physician
  B) the client's family
  C) the nurse from the oncoming shift
  D) the unit's mental health technicians
  E) the client's closest friend

Question 2

The nurse is talking with a client who is thinking about obtaining a second opinion regarding the surgeon's recommendation for surgery. Which response by the nurse is considered an advocacy response?
 
  A) You have one of the best surgeons in the area. I think it would be a waste of time to seek another opinion.
  B) Your surgeon has always given you the best care and is genuinely concerned with your health.
  C) You can do what you want, but I would get the surgery done as soon as possible.
  D) Let us know if we can answer any further questions after you obtain your second opinion.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Unless the client has specifically given permission to provide information to family and friends, this information should remain among individuals on the health care team that are directly involved with care of the client.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Offering support and further assistance, as well as information, represents an advocacy response. Stating the surgeon is one of the best or advising to get the surgery done as soon as possible are authoritarian responses. Telling the client that the surgeon has always cared for them well is using a guilt response.