The nurse will plan to offer the patient education session in a quiet area in order to:

A. Use unfamiliar language.
Unfamiliar language can confuse or intimidate young children, making it harder for them to understand and communicate effectively.

B. Use abstract explanations. Preschoolers are concrete thinkers and may not grasp abstract ideas, so explanations should be simple and direct.

C. Use long, complex sentences. Long, complex sentences may overwhelm a preschooler, who benefits more from short and clear sentences.

D. Consider the developmental level, using familiar words.
This approach is ideal as it aligns with the child’s cognitive abilities, helping the child feel comfortable and understand the nurse’s communication.

A. Actions of the nurse are appropriate since his neighbor is his confidante, and the neighbor has assured him the information provided will not be shared. Confidentiality must be maintained regardless of assurances from others; sharing patient information outside a professional context is a violation of privacy.

B. Nurse has not violated the confidentiality of the patient because the patient is terminal; sharing this information will not harm the patient. Confidentiality must be maintained regardless of the patient's condition. Privacy and confidentiality are ethical requirements for all patients, terminal or otherwise.

C. Nurse is actively promoting nursing as a profession, and it is important to share information that might encourage others to pursue a nursing career. While promoting the profession is valuable, using a patient’s personal information is inappropriate and unprofessional. There are ethical ways to promote nursing without breaching confidentiality.

D. Nurse has violated the confidentiality of the patient by discussing personal information about the patient with his neighbor. Sharing patient information with someone who is not involved in the patient’s care violates HIPAA and confidentiality standards. This action is unprofessional and unethical.