The nurse is caring for an older client who lives with his daughter and is asked by the daughter what the morning lab results were. The nurse's best response is:
1. "Just a minute. Let me just get his chart."
2. "The doctor will give you the results when he visits."
3. "Let me get my instructor to see if it is alright to do this."
4. "I cannot legally share that information unless your father consents."
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Rationale 1: The nurse cannot legally share privileged information with the daughter unless the client has signed a form giving consent to share medical information with the daughter.
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