A nurse discusses a patient's diagnosis with another nurse in a crowded hospital lift. Which ethical duty is most clearly breached?
Correct answer: B. Confidentiality
- A. Justice
- B. Confidentiality
- C. Beneficence
- D. Accountability
Explanation
Confidentiality requires protecting private patient information from people who are not involved in the patient's care. Even if the discussion is clinically accurate, a public lift is not an appropriate place for it.
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