A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following actions jeopardize client confidentiality? (Select all that apply.)

Removing client information from fax machines immediately.

Discussing clients at the table in the cafeteria.

Disposing of written report sheets into the facility trash receptacle.

Giving verbal reports at the change of shift in a designated conference room.

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Correct Answer : B,C,E

Discussing clients at the table in the cafeteria [b], disposing of written report sheets into the facility trash receptacle [c], and sharing a personal password with a coworker [e] are all actions that jeopardize client confidentiality. Client information should be kept private and secure at all times. Discussing clients in public places or disposing of client information in an unsecured manner can result in unauthorized access to confidential information. Sharing personal passwords can also compromise the security of client information.

The other options do not jeopardize client confidentiality. Removing client information from fax machines immediately [a] helps to prevent unauthorized access to confidential information. Giving verbal reports at change of shift in a designated conference room [d] is a standard practice that allows for the secure transfer of client information between healthcare providers.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

In this situation, the nurse's failure to administer Mr. Smith's medication on time as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient, could be considered malpractice. Malpractice refers to a failure to meet the standard of care that results in harm to a patient.
Option A refers to legal responsibility for one's actions, but it does not specify the type of wrongdoing.
Option B refers to wrongdoing or misconduct, but it is not specific to the medical profession.
Option D refers to a failure to fulfill one's duties or obligations, but it does not necessarily imply harm to a patient.

A. The nurse disagrees with the nurse manager about inadequate staffing. B. A staﬀ member has not arrived at the facility to work an assigned shift. C. A client tells the nurse that his dentures are missing. D. The nurse discovers that the client does not have advanced directives.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

An incident report should be filed whenever an unexpected event occurs. The rule of thumb is that any time a patient makes a complaint, a medication error occurs, a medical device malfunctions, or anyone— patient, staﬀ member, or visitor—is injured or involved in a situation with the potential for injury, an incident report is required ⁴. In this case, the client's missing dentures would be considered a complaint and would require the nurse to complete an incident report.

The other options do not require an incident report. Disagreeing with the nurse manager about inadequate staffing [a], a staﬀ member not arriving at the facility to work an assigned shift [b], and discovering that the client does not have advanced directives [d] are not situations that would require an incident report according to the information provided in my sources.

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