A client with a sexually transmitted illness (STI)asks the nurse to not tell anyone about the diagnosis.According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)of 1996,what must the nurse do?

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HIPAA requires healthcare providers to protect the privacy of patient health information, including STI diagnoses. The nurse must communicate only necessary information to other healthcare providers involved in the client's care.

A Client with a Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI)asks the Nurse