A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing a client's care in the cafeteria. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Notify the client's provider about the incident.
Instruct the AP to discontinue the conversation.
Complete an incident report about the breach of client confidentiality.
Reassign the AP to other clients on the unit.
The Correct Answer is B
Instrucing them to discontinue the conversation immediately offers a solution instantly protecting the client's confidentiality.
While notifyin the provider and completing an incident report may be feasile, they may delay intervention leading to more harm.
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