A nurse preceptor is supervising a student nurse.Which behaviour by the student nurse will require the nurse preceptor to intervene?
A)The student nurse reviews the patient's medical record.
B)The student nurse reads the patient's plan of care.
C)The student nurse shares patient information with a friend.
D)The student nurse documents medication administered to the patient.

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The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)is federal legislation that protects personal information,including health information,and is part of professional practice.Confidentiality and compliance with PIPEDA are mandatory.When a student nurse shares patient information with a friend,confidentiality and PIPEDA standards have been violated.A student can review patients' medical records only to seek information needed to provide safe and effective patient care.For example,when nurses are assigned to care for a patient,they need to review the patient's medical record and plan of care.They do not share this information with classmates,and they do not access the medical records of other patients on the unit.

A Nurse Preceptor Is Supervising a Student Nurse