Sally observes a colleague reading the chart of a patient who is not assigned to him.She approaches him and inquires why he is reading the chart.His reply is he has a similar diagnosis in one of my patients and "I want to see if this information could help me care for my patient." Sally is concerned there is a breach of patient confidentiality and informs her nurse manager of the incident.The term used to describe Sally's reporting this situation is:
A) Duty of care.
B) Negligence.
C) Duty to report.
D) Ethical dilemma.

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Sally's reporting of the situation is an example of her duty to report, which is an important ethical and legal obligation for healthcare professionals. She recognized that her colleague's actions may have violated the patient's confidentiality and reported it to her nurse manager so that appropriate action can be taken to address the situation.

Sally Observes a Colleague Reading the Chart of a Patient