Following a traumatic birth, an infant is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. When the grandparents arrive at the hospital, they the nurse caring for the baby about its condition and plan of care. The nurse who provides this information without permission from the parents would be committing:

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The nurse would be committing a breach of privacy by disclosing the infant's medical information to the grandparents without permission from the parents. It is important for healthcare providers to respect patient confidentiality and only share medical information with authorized individuals.

Following a Traumatic Birth, an Infant Is Admitted to the Neonatal