A nurse’s assistant is preparing a patient’s chart while logging onto a computer. The nurse’s assistant inputs a password, then opens a personal e-mail while preparing the chart. Which action presents an ethical problem?

Opening a personal e-mail while preparing a patient’s chart is unrelated to the work and may distract the assistant or expose confidential patient information to risk. Inputting a password is a normal part of logging on, and preparing a chart is part of the assistant’s duties. The question gives no indication that the database is being misused or that supervision is required.

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