A medical surgical client is in the radiology department. The client's cousin arrives on the medical surgical unit and asks to speak with the nurse caring for his cousin. The visitor asks the nurse to provide a brief outline of the client's illness. Which response, if given by the nurse, would demonstrate application of legal safeguard in her practice?
a. "I cannot give you that information due to client confidentiality."
b. "I will call the client and ask his permission."
c. "Do you have any identification proving you are related to the client?"
d. "I'm busy right now, but can talk later."
Answer: a. "I cannot give you that information due to client confidentiality."
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