The nurse is working in the clinic when a client calls in asking for a copy of her physical examination to be faxed to her employer. She indicates her employer is awaiting the information. What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) "You will need to ask the employer fax a response once the information has been safely received."
B) "Faxing of information is prohibited by HIPAA."
C) "I will need to confirm the fax number with the recipient first."
D) "Faxing is the least secure technological method of sending information."
D
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