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need more information and help to make a decision. The mother wants to do what is best for her daughter so brought her to the clinic (beneficence and fidelity) and wants to protect her from the dangers of surgery (nonmaleficence). The mother is following her culture by listening to a maternal authority figure, and her culture may also make her distrust healthcare providers. Step 5: A mutual exchange of each other’s assessment, goals, desires, potential outcomes, and feelings about the situation. The NP meets with the mother and grandmother to discuss the risks and benefits of surgery and sleep apnea. She explains that everyone involved wants what is best for the child. The mother and grandmother share their concerns about surgery, based on a previous experience. The NP realizes that everyone has the same goal, but she needs to address the mother and grandmother's perspectives and fears. Both parties are considering the child's right to a healthy life and the risk of post-surgical complications when making their decision about surgery. They are also taking into account the ethical principles of beneficence (doing good), nonmaleficence (avoiding harm), and fidelity (keeping promises). Step 7: Is there a possible solution that is acceptable to both? Yes, the mother, grandmother, and NP reach a conclusion that is acceptable to all — after the NP provides information about the safer anesthetics and monitoring available today, acknowledges the mother’s and grandmother’s concerns, provides support, and identifies a commonality of goals. Confidentiality & Information Security For nurses in the United States, protecting client confidentiality and information security is essential. Nurses must protect clients' information from unauthorized access, use, and/or disclosure. In order to ensure proper confidentiality and information security within the nursing profession, nurses must: ●​ Follow organization policies and procedures addressing confidentiality and information security. ●​ Educate themselves on maintaining client privacy and security. ●​ Follow the organization’s established security and safeguards for all forms of information (including e-mail, fax, verbal & written records). ●​ Follow the organization's protocols for reporting confidentiality and information security breaches. Step 6: Is there an ethical framework that both parties could find acceptable?

●​ Never share your passwords with ANYONE! ●​ Log off of computer workstations when done. ●​ DO NOT leave client information in plain sight for others to see.

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