The nurse, caring for a client who asks a question about the meaning of lab results that the physician gave the client, is unable to answer the question. Which of the following would be the best nursing action?
1. Give the client an answer the nurse thinks is right, and then ask the instructor for the answer.
2. Tell the client the nurse doesn't know the answer.
3. Call the doctor and ask him for the answer.
4. Tell the client the nurse doesn't know, but will find out.
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Rationale 1: It is acceptable to say "I don't know," but the nurse has an obligation to find an answer and report back to the client in order to foster a trusting relationship with the client and show responsibility. Answer option 1 would not be an ethical or truthful way to handle this situation. Option 2 would not meet the client need, which is your responsibility. to the question can be answered without calling the physician.
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