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A client admitted to a medical-surgical unit with pneumonia informs the nurse that they want to cancel their scheduled bronchoscopy and go home. Shortly after, the client's sibling approaches the nurses' station asking for an update on the client's condition. Which actions should the practical nurse take to uphold client rights and maintain confidentiality? (Select all that apply)

  1. Notify the registered nurse and healthcare provider about the client's decision to cancel the procedure.Cevap
  2. B
    Explain the specific medical risks of canceling the bronchoscopy to ensure the client understands the consequences.
  3. Check the electronic health record to verify if the sibling is authorized to receive medical information.Cevap
  4. D
    Discuss the client's intention to leave against medical advice with the charge nurse while standing in the hallway.
  5. Close the privacy curtain and speak softly when assessing the client's reasons for wanting to leave.Cevap
  6. F
    Ask the client, "Why do you want to leave the hospital when the treatment is necessary for your recovery?"

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The correct actions are notifying the healthcare team of the client's refusal, verifying the sibling's authorization in the medical record before sharing information, and closing the privacy curtain to discuss the client's concerns confidentially.
Upholding client rights in this scenario requires a multi-faceted approach: respecting the client's autonomy to refuse treatment by notifying the provider, ensuring confidentiality by verifying the sibling's access rights, and utilizing physical privacy measures when discussing sensitive concerns. These actions keep the practical nurse firmly within their scope of practice while actively advocating for the client.

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1
Analyze the client's request to cancel the procedure and leave.
Identify that a competent client has the legal right to refuse treatment and leave against medical advice.
Recognizing the right to refusal dictates that the practical nurse must advocate for the client by notifying the healthcare provider and registered nurse, rather than coercing the client.
2
Evaluate the sibling's request for medical information.
Determine that authorization must be verified before any information is shared.
HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines require explicit client consent before disclosing protected health information to family members.
3
Review the communication and environmental actions.
Select the action that provides a private environment (closing the curtain) and reject actions that involve non-therapeutic communication (asking 'why') or public disclosures (hallway conversations).
Maintaining a therapeutic environment requires active listening without judgment and strict adherence to privacy protocols.

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Client Rights, Confidentiality, and Practical Nurse Scope of Practice
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