A nursing student is completing her community health clinical rotation at a local hospice. During her clinical day, she learns that a member of her community is being cared for by the hospice team. Later that evening, she requests prayer on her social media site for the hospice patient. What ethical principle has the student violated?

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The nursing student has violated the ethical principle of confidentiality by sharing information about a hospice patient on a public social media site without the patient's consent. Hospice patients have the right to privacy and confidentiality, and it is the responsibility of the healthcare provider to protect their information. Sharing this information without consent could also be a violation of HIPAA regulations.

A Nursing Student Is Completing Her Community Health Clinical Rotation