A nurse working on a psychiatric unit receives a telephone c…

A nurse working on a psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from a client’s employer. The employer asks for a copy of the client’s latest laboratory work and psychological testing results so that the client’s medical records in employee health can be updated. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of breach of confidentiality, which response would be the appropriate?

A 28-year-old veteran recently returned from direct combat e…

A 28-year-old veteran recently returned from direct combat experience. He denies having suicidal thoughts or symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He states multiple times during the appointment, “I did things I didn’t want to do. I don’t know if I can ever forgive myself for what I have done.” Which of the following conditions is the nurse observing?