An 18-year-old woman in whom a sexually transmitted disease (STD) was recently diagnosed asks the nurse not to tell her mother that she has an STD. Her mother asks the nurse what is causing her daughter�s vaginal discharge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?- Skildor

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An 18-year-old woman in whom a sexually transmitted disease (STD) was recently diagnosed asks the nurse not to tell her mother that she has an STD. Her mother asks the nurse what is causing her daughter�s vaginal discharge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Follow the principle of veracity and tell the mother the diagnosis. B. Respect the principle of confidentiality and support the client�s request not to tell her mother the diagnosis. C. Tell the client�s mother that she has a urinary tract infection, to protect the client�s privacy and honor the mother�s request. D. Ignore the mother�s request for information.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guarantees client confidentiality. The nurse must maintain confidentiality unless the client permits disclosure.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following people is at greatest risk for injury prevention in a work environment?

A. Using a pre-set list of topics B. Relying on printed materials C. Asking for a list of topics D. Beginning each session with a 2-mile walk

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Allowing workers to choose the topics of discussion ensures greater engagement and better safety outcomes.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a major factor limiting health care services in the United States?

A. Lack of nurses B. Lack of health care facilities C. Lack of funding D. Lack of client interest in health promotion

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The lack of funding, particularly for those without health insurance, is a major limitation in accessing healthcare services in the U.S.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is explaining the concept of �presence.� The nurse should include that presence means that the person:

A. is in the same room as another. B. multitasks in order to examine all aspects of a situation. C. sets goals in response to what another is saying. D. practices active listening and focuses on what is being said.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The concept of �presence� means that a person�s full attention is focused on the situation at hand. Multitasking produces the opposite effect because focus is lost.

Question 5 of 5

An 18-year-old woman in whom a sexually transmitted disease (STD) was recently diagnosed asks the nurse not to tell her mother that she has an STD. Her mother asks the nurse what is causing her daughter�s vaginal discharge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Follow the principle of veracity and tell the mother the diagnosis. B. Respect the principle of confidentiality and support the client�s request not to tell her mother the diagnosis. C. Tell the client�s mother that she has a urinary tract infection, to protect the client�s privacy and honor the mother�s request. D. Ignore the mother�s request for information.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guarantees client confidentiality. The nurse must maintain confidentiality unless the client permits disclosure.

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