Which of the following situations describes a breach of nursing ethics?

A) A nurse takes her palliative client to a birthday party in the patient lounge.
B) During lunch in the hospital cafeteria,two nurses discuss a recent code situation on their unit.
C) Some health care agency nurses sign a petition demanding more pay for their work responsibilities.
D) An orthopedic nurse ambulates his post-operative client who is reluctant to get up.

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lubhit sharma · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Discussing patient situations in public areas like a cafeteria can lead to a breach of confidentiality, which is against nursing ethics.

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