ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client's employer calls to discuss the client's condition. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Consult the client. It is essential to uphold client confidentiality and autonomy. Consulting the client directly allows them to decide if they want their employer informed, empowering them in their care. Contacting the provider (
A) may breach confidentiality without the client's consent. Involving the legal department (
B) unnecessarily escalates the situation. Consulting the client's family (
D) may also infringe on the client's confidentiality and autonomy.
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