A client is recovering from surgery on a medical-surgical unit. A person approaches the practical nurse (PN) at the nursing station, states they are the client's sibling, and requests an update on the client's condition. The PN verifies in the medical record that this individual is not listed on the client's authorized information release form. Which action by the PN is appropriate?
- Inform the sibling that no information can be provided without the client's explicit consent.Cevap
- BProvide a brief, general update on the client's condition since the requester is an immediate family member.
- CShare that the client is stable but suggest speaking directly with the healthcare provider for more details.
- DAsk the sibling to provide identification to verify their relationship before discussing the client's status.
Cevap
Inform the sibling that no information can be provided without the client's explicit consent.
Under confidentiality regulations (such as HIPAA), nurses must protect the privacy of personal health information. Information can only be disclosed to individuals who are explicitly authorized by the client. Because the sibling is not on the approved list, the nurse must respectfully decline to share any information to maintain legal and ethical standards.
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Client Confidentiality and Authorized Disclosure
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