A patient asks you if the information she has shared with you will be kept confidential.Your best response is to assure her that you will

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Confidentiality is essential in developing trust between nurse and patient.Your verbal assurance of confidentiality often eases the patient's concerns and fosters trust in the relationship.In practice,there are exceptions to absolute confidentiality.One example is a teaching institution where a team approach is used and information must be shared.Another reason for sharing confidential information is when a patient is a danger to self or others.

A Patient Asks You If the Information She Has Shared