The nurse is caring for a small child who puts his arm through the side rail just as the nurse is lowering the side rail. The child gets a big bruise. The housekeeper asks the nurse what happened. The nurse should:

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The nurse should avoid discussing the accident with the housekeeper to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy, as the housekeeper is not directly involved in the patient's care and does not need to know specific details about the patient's condition or incidents.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Small Child Who Puts