The Nurse Is Caring for a Famous Actor

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a famous actor. The press approaches the nurse leaving work and asks about the actor. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A)"I will ask the actor to call you and give you an update."
• B)"The actor has severe pneumonia and will be placed on a ventilator."
• C)"I cannot release any information due to patient confidentiality."
• D)"All I can say is the actor is a patient here and he is stable."

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