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Nancy is performing her duties as instructed during her applied training. As she is working, she overhears her preceptor and another employee discussing a humorous incident involving a patient. What should Nancy do?

A) Inform both employees that they are violating the patient's confidentiality
B) Laugh along with them, so that she blends in with the other employees
C) Continue her work without joining in the conversation
D) Report their behavior to the shift supervisor
E) Report their behavior to the applied training coordinator

Patient's Confidentiality

The principle of maintaining the privacy of patient information, ensuring that personal health details are only shared with authorized individuals.

Overhears

Accidentally hearing conversations or information not intended for one's ears.

  • Acknowledge the critical role of professionalism, which involves safeguarding patient privacy and maintaining a respectable standing in the medical field.
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