ATI FUNDAMENTALS B EXAM 2019 - STUDY GUIDE

A nurse working in a hospital overhears following conversation between two other nurses on
the elevator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Inform the nurses that the neighbor's dog did not cause the wound.
Accurate information is important. However, the nurse should only share client
information in a private location with staff members who are directly involved in the
client's care and have a need to know.
b. Tell the nurses that this conversation is not appropriate.
The nurse has the responsibility to protect the client's right to confidentiality and
should intervene on the client's behalf. A breach of client confidentiality can result
in liability for those involved.