A new nurse on a unit asks to speak to the nurse manager because several clients have complained that family members were able to hear the verbal report outside their loved one's room during nursing rounds. The nurse manager asks the nurse for suggestions that could enhance client privacy. Which suggestion by the new nurse is appropriate?
A)Nursing rounds should take place in each client's room.
B)The unit should be closed to family and visitors during rounds.
C)Nurses should tape-record their reports outside the room.
D)Clients should be allowed to choose whether a written or oral report is used.

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A)Closing the unit during nursing rounds permits nurses to talk freely and relate important information regarding clients and their care while minimizing the risk of violating client privacy. Rounds could take place in each client's room, but if a client's family is present, confidentiality is compromised. The nursing staff and manager should determine what form of report is used, keeping in mind the confidentiality of the client. Taped reports are acceptable if conducted in private but not appropriate if conducted out on the unit.
B)Closing the unit during nursing rounds permits nurses to talk freely and relate important information regarding clients and their care while minimizing the risk of violating client privacy. Rounds could take place in each client's room, but if a client's family is present, confidentiality is compromised. The nursing staff and manager should determine what form of report is used, keeping in mind the confidentiality of the client. Taped reports are acceptable if conducted in private but not appropriate if conducted out on the unit.
C)Closing the unit during nursing rounds permits nurses to talk freely and relate important information regarding clients and their care while minimizing the risk of violating client privacy. Rounds could take place in each client's room, but if a client's family is present, confidentiality is compromised. The nursing staff and manager should determine what form of report is used, keeping in mind the confidentiality of the client. Taped reports are acceptable if conducted in private but not appropriate if conducted out on the unit.
D)Closing the unit during nursing rounds permits nurses to talk freely and relate important information regarding clients and their care while minimizing the risk of violating client privacy. Rounds could take place in each client's room, but if a client's family is present, confidentiality is compromised. The nursing staff and manager should determine what form of report is used, keeping in mind the confidentiality of the client. Taped reports are acceptable if conducted in private but not appropriate if conducted out on the unit.

A New Nurse on a Unit Asks to Speak to the Nurse