A nurse posts a photo of a patient and the nursing staff in an inpatient nursing facility on a social media site. The patient's name is not included in the post. The nurse is subsequently disciplined by administration for which of the following?
A) Violation of the patient's privacy and confidentiality
B) Violation of the other nursing staff's privacy and confidentiality
C) Violation of the healthcare organizations rights
D) Violation of personal ethics

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Even without the patient's name, posting a photo can still violate the patient's privacy and confidentiality as it may reveal their identity or condition.

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