💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

HIPAA regulations require nurses to protect patient information by:

A Sharing with all staff members
B Discussing PHI only with those directly involved in care, using private areas, and securing electronic records
C Posting information at the nurses station
D Sharing on social media

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

HIPAA: minimum necessary principle — share PHI only with treatment team. Log off computers, use privacy screens, avoid discussing patients in public areas, never post on social media. Violations: fines up to $1.5M, employment termination.

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