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What would the appropriate response by the nurse be if a client tells the nurse, I have something very important to tell you if you promise not to tell anyone?

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M. Klose

M. Klose

M. Klose
M. Klose, Content Writer, Oakland

Answered Feb 21, 2019

Correct answer is option C – I can’t make such promise.
Confidentiality refers to the protection of patient’s history and information they choose to share with you. It is expected that such information should not be mentioned to others.

However, there are situations where the issue of confidentiality will not hold. This includes information that shows potential harm to self or others. It is best to information such client that you can’t make such promise because if there is need to report such issues, you have to report it.

Take for instance, a patient tells you he is HIV positive, and he is having unprotected sex with his partner, and the patient has refused to inform his partner of his status. It is expected that such information shouldn’t be kept secret.

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Sep 08, 2016

\"i can\ t make such a promise.\"-the correct answer is c: i cant make such a promise.. secrets are inappropriate in therapeutic relationships and are counter productive to the therapeutic efforts of the interdisciplinary team. secrets may be related to risk for harm to self or others. the nurse should honor and help clients understand the rights, limitations, and boundaries about confidentiality.the correct answer is b: i cant make such a promise.. secrets are inappropriate in therapeutic relationships and are counter productive to the therapeutic efforts of the interdisciplinary team. secrets may be related to risk for harm to self or others. the nurse should honor and help clients understand the rights, limitations, and boundaries about confidentiality.
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