Client Rights And Advocacy Practice Test

A 50-year-old client is admitted for pancreatitis. A friend arrives on the unit and states, “I’m listed as their emergency contact—tell me what’s going on.” The client is asleep and has not given permission to share information with this person. How should the nurse handle a breach of client confidentiality?

A 58-year-old client with chronic kidney disease is admitted for fluid overload and is scheduled for placement of a hemodialysis catheter. The client states, “I don’t want this done until I understand if there are other options,” and the client’s sibling says, “Just do it; we already agreed.” The provider is in another procedure. Which action demonstrates the nurse's role in advocating for client autonomy?