RN HESI Mental Health Exam

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During the admission assessment to the mental health unit, a client reports that the people at the office, where the client works, are antagonistic, and the client is thinking of shooting the supervisor. The client asks the nurse not to reveal this to anyone else. The nurse immediately notifies the client's therapist and other team members of the client's thoughts. The therapist then calls the client's supervisor and shares the client's thoughts about shooting the supervisor. Which outcome is best based on the action of the nurse?

A. Both the nurse and therapist are reprimanded for divulging confidential patient information to others. B. The nurse and therapist will be asked to educate other team members on appropriate sharing of client information. C. The nurse is reprimanded for divulging confidential patient information without obtaining informed consent. D. The therapist is reprimanded for divulging confidential patient information without obtaining consent.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Educating the team on appropriate information sharing balances safety and confidentiality. The nurse's action was safety-driven, but the therapist's disclosure to the supervisor may breach confidentiality.

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