Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 698 of 2368
Which action by a nurse is consistent with HIPAA?
- Sharing client information only with team members providing care
- Sharing information with any staff member working on the unit
- Opening the chart of an acquaintance for just a few seconds
- Discussing client details in a hallway with a coworker nearby
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Correct answer: Sharing client information only with team members providing care
Client information is shared only with team members who are actively giving care to that client.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: BREACH OF PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026