A nurse is discussing a patient’s HIV status in a busy hospital corridor. Which action best protects confidentiality?
Correct answer: B. Discuss the results only with staff directly involved in care.
- A. Continue speaking quietly because no visitors are nearby.
- B. Discuss the results only with staff directly involved in care.
- C. Ask a relative to explain the results to the patient.
- D. Write the results on the ward noticeboard for the team.
Explanation
Confidential information should be shared only with healthcare professionals who need it for the patient’s care, using a private setting. Speaking quietly in a corridor may still expose information, and relatives or noticeboards are not appropriate unless authorized and necessary.
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