Using the client information provided, respond to the critical thinking questions. Each response should be original (in your own words) and a minimum of 2–3 sentences in length. Scenario: You are a registered nurse caring for Mr. Smith, who was admitted to the hospital for possible pancreatic cancer. Mike, a nurse from a different unit, stops by to visit and tells you that Mr. Smith is his neighbor. Later, you observe Mike at the computer looking at Mr. Smith’s electronic health record. Critical Thinking Questions: 1. What provision(s) in the ANA Code of Ethics could apply to this situation? 2. Do Mike’s actions violate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules? Explain. 3. What action should you take? 4. What action should the nurse leader and manager take?
