A mental health nurse answers the phone. A police officer asks if the patient is still being treated on the unit, and the nurse tells the officer the patient was discharged. Which of the following is correct regarding the nurse's response?
The response was a breach of patient confidentiality
Explanation
•The nurse breached the patient's confidentiality. The nurse must advocate for the patient and protect their confidentiality at all times, even when interacting with police officers.