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A nurse obtains the history from her/his patient; the nurse believes the patient has been subjected to abuse. After reading the Practice Standard regarding confidentiality, the nurse knows she may only utilize the information obtained for the purpose that was disclosed to the patient. Can the nurse go forth and report her suspicions of abuse?
- Yes
- If a nurse learns information that, if not revealed, will cause harm to the patient or others, the nurse must consult with the health care team.