The nurse is subpoenaed to provide information about injuries a patient sustained in a criminal case. Which statement best describes how the nurse should respond?
1. Plead the Fifth Amendment in this case.
2. Refuse to give any information about the patient.
3. Disclose any information she knows about the patient.
4. Answer questions with the minimum information needed.
4. Answer questions with the minimum information needed.
Explanation:
When disclosing any patient information, the nurse should disclose only the minimum amount and nothing additional. This protects the nurse. In this case, it is in the nurse's best interest to comply with a subpoena and not refuse to give information. It is not appropriate to plead the Fifth Amendment, which is a protection against self-incrimination.
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