A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports drinking alcoholic beverages daily but has not consumed alcohol in the last 24 hr. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of alcohol withdrawal?

A. Being married is generally considered a protective factor against suicide. Married individuals often have social support and a sense of belonging, which can reduce suicide risk. Therefore, this would not be identified as a risk factor for suicide.
B. Alcohol use disorder is a significant risk factor for suicide. Alcohol can impair judgment, increase impulsivity, and exacerbate underlying mental health issues. It is associated with higher rates of suicidal ideation and attempts.
C. Family history of suicide, including among siblings, is a known risk factor. Exposure to suicide within the family can contribute to feelings of hopelessness, increase perceived acceptability of suicide, and impact mental health negatively.
D. Access to firearms is a well-established risk factor for completed suicide. Firearms are highly lethal, and their presence increases the likelihood of a fatal suicide attempt compared to other means.
E. Terminal illness, including conditions like terminal liver cancer, can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and despair, potentially increasing suicide risk. The distress related to the prognosis and physical symptoms can exacerbate mental health issues.

A. This statement is incorrect. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States and similar privacy laws in other countries, healthcare providers are generally prohibited from disclosing a client's health information to their employer without the client's explicit consent.
B. This statement is correct. HIPAA and other privacy laws extend confidentiality protections beyond a client's death. Healthcare providers are still obligated to protect the confidentiality of deceased individuals' health information, unless certain exceptions apply (e.g., public health reasons or legal requirements).
C. Consent from a provider is not sufficient for discussing health information with a client's family; the consent must come from the client or their legal representative.
D. While it is generally good practice to obtain consent from the client before disclosing health information to their family members, there are circumstances where healthcare providers can share information with family members without consent.