A patient is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and states to the nurse, "Promise you will not tell anyone about my condition." Which action should the nurse take, when considering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996?

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Communicating only necessary information is the correct answer because HIPAA allows for the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) for treatment purposes, which includes informing other healthcare providers who are involved in the patient's care.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)