The nurse, who is caring for a client with complex and unique health needs, describes the nature of the illness in an online social forum for nurses. neither the client's real name nor any other personal identifiers are used. what, if any, consequence could result from posting this information online?

Lists of options to complete the question

A. The nurse could be reprimanded for not clearing the information first with hospital administration

B. There won't be any consequences because the client's real name was not used

C. The nurse could be fired for breach of confidentiality

D. There won't be any consequences because the information was posted on a website for nursing professionals

The ANSWER IS SURELY C.

C. The nurse could be fired for breach of confidentiality

Explanation:

If the nurse decides to use anonymous for the client while publishing it, it's still possible to know who the nurse is writing about.

Social media policy is to be followed strictly by Many health care facilities. The nurses could be fired for such a post as it's not only a HIPAA violation but an offence against the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) and is punishable by the law for violations of the client's privacy.

answer: all : )

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