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A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing a client's care in the cafeteria. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Answer Choices:

A. Notify the client's provider about the incident.

B. Instruct the AP to discontinue the conversation. ✓ Correct Answer

C. Complete an incident report about the breach of client confidentiality

D. Reassign the AP to other clients on the unit

Correct Answer:

Instruct the AP to discontinue the conversation.

Rationale:

📢When a nurse overhears a breach of confidentiality, the first and most immediate action is to stop the violation by instructing the personnel to discontinue the conversation.

🛑This intervention prevents further compromise of the client’s private information, which is protected under HIPAA regulations.

👩‍⚕️Addressing the issue in the moment also provides an opportunity for on-the-spot correction and education, reinforcing professional behavior expectations.

📋Further actions such as documentation or reassignment may be necessary later, but the priority is immediate cessation of the breach to protect client rights.

📌Core message

The nurse must act immediately to stop breaches of confidentiality, protecting the client's privacy and dignity in all care settings

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Category: RN Nursing Exams
Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)
Domain: LEADERSHIP (RN ati)
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A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing a client's care in the cafeteria. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

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