A nurse documents sensitive client information in the electr…
A nurse documents sensitive client information in the electronic health record (EHR). Later, the nurse notices that a colleague, who is not involved in the client’s care, accessed the client’s records without authorization. What should the nurse do first to address this situation?
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A 34-year-old African American woman, at 37 weeks pregnant, presents to the emergency department with signs of advanced preeclampsia. The client has been waiting in the triage area for 45 minutes. The nurse notes that similar symptoms in a white client earlier were escalated quicker. The client states, “I have been trying to tell the doctors that I do not feel well. No one is listening and I am scared for my baby.” Which response best reflects the nurse’s ethical responsibility in this situation?
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