Which of the following scenarios violates the principle of confidentiality?

Confidentiality means sharing a patient’s private medical information only when there is a legitimate need, such as coordinating the patient’s care. The nurse assisting the doctor needs the information, and the patient may be told their own diagnosis. Telling a nurse about the patient’s condition during lunch, without a care-related reason, improperly shares confidential information.

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