What Is the Appropriate Action for a Nurse Whose Patient's

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the appropriate action for a nurse whose patient's older brother informs her that he is acting on behalf of the patient and wants information about treatments she has received?

• A) Give him the information because he is an immediate family member.
• B) Give him the information if he is paying for the treatment.
• C) Inform him that he has no right to this information.
• D) Check whether the patient has consented to his receiving the information.

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