The nurse runs into a co-worker whose family friend is a patient on the unit.The co-worker asks about the friend's health problems.Which is the correct response by the nurse?
A) "Your friend told us to say nothing."
B) "Why don't you ask your friend now?"
C) "You know I can't talk about the patients."
D) "Well, it was really a very difficult surgery."

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The nurse should maintain patient confidentiality and privacy by not discussing any patient's health information with unauthorized individuals, including co-workers who are not involved in the patient's care.

The Nurse Runs into a Co-Worker Whose Family Friend Is