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A nurse is required by law to report everything a patient tells them to the doctor. A nurse can not tell the family of an adult medical information. Good luck Joymaker RN Also we are not supposed to discuss anything about the patients case were other people are present..such as in the elevator or having lunch, public places. (if your lucky enough to get one lol)Cher2251 RN.
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What can a nurse do if the patient refuse treatment and the doctor give treatment to the patient?
Thank the Dr. for providing the patient care and leave the room. Done.
When greetings patients office staff can speak normally without the worry of protecting patient confidentiality true or false?
Patent confidentiality cannot be broken or mishandled by office staff or by a doctor or nurse. Clearly information between a nurse, doctor and office billing person must be communicated. However, in no circumstances can a medical office person call out to the waiting room and ask a patient if for example, " How are your headache problems doing ?"
When you go to the doctor can they talk about what was said?
They can only talk about your health conditions with other doctors you are seeing and the nurse. They cannot talk to other people about this because of the confidentiality between patient and doctors.
Is it okay to use endorse as in handing off something to do to incoming nurse by outoing nurse?
No, a nurse has a legal responsibility to document anything and everything that's seen and performed for a patient. By endorsing something that you haven't performed is lying and dangerous for patient care. If there's a certain task that you can't get to, you can inform the incoming nurse but you can't document anything about it.
What is an unethical behavior for a nurse?
An unethical behavior for a nurse includes breaching patient confidentiality, such as sharing sensitive health information without consent. Other examples include administering medications without proper authorization or supervision, neglecting patient care, and showing bias or discrimination against patients based on personal beliefs. These actions undermine trust and compromise patient safety and well-being.
Can a nurse contact the psychiatrist of a patient?
Yes, a nurse can get in touch with the patient's psychiatrist, however, the psychiatrist will nod divulge any information regarding the patient to the nurse, only to the patient's personal physician.
Example of nurse-patient interaction in psychiatric nursing?
nurse patient interaction sample
What is the nurse's responsibility with physicians' orders?
The nurse's responsibility with physicians' orders includes accurately interpreting and implementing the orders as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. They must verify the orders for clarity and appropriateness, communicating with the physician if any discrepancies arise. Additionally, nurses are responsible for documenting the administration of medications or treatments and monitoring the patient's response to ensure effective care.
Can a nurse send patients information without patients consent?
No, because the Nurse will violate the patients right to privacy and confidentiality.
What can a nurse do to make things comfortable for the patient?
A nurse can bring a patient more pillows or blankets to make a patient more comfortable. They can also talk to the patient and answer questions for the patient.
Can a nurse take a patient home?
yes a nurse can take a patient home by nargas shaheen 8cc
When can a nurse violate the right of confidentiality?
When that person is being hurt or is hurting his/ her self or maybe even if the person is hurting the nurse at time.
