The nurse discovers that a colleague accessed the electronic health record of a client they are not caring for. What is the nurse's priority action?

The nurse discovers that a colleague

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ADiscuss the concern privately with the colleague only
BReport the breach of confidentiality through the proper channel
CIgnore it because no harm appears to have occurred
DDocument the colleague's name in the client's chart

✓ Correct answer: B. Report the breach of confidentiality through the proper channel Accessing a record without a care-related need is a breach of confidentiality (and HIPAA). The nurse is obligated to report the breach through the appropriate institutional channel. Charting accusations in the client record is inappropriate.

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