A patient has just been told that she has the genetic markers for a severe type of breast cancer
After the patient meets with the physician, the patient's daughter asks the nurse, "What did the doctor tell my mother? She seems upset." What is the nurse's best response?
a. "I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to discuss that."
b. "The physician will discuss this with you."
c. "It seems that your mother has the genetic markers for a type of breast cancer."
d. "This is information that your mother will need to discuss with you."
ANS: D
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