What is the appropriate action for a nurse whose patient's older brother informs her that he is acting on behalf of the patient and wants information about treatments she has received?
a. Give him the information because he is an immediate family member.
b. Give him the information if he is paying for the treatment.
c. Inform him that he has no right to this information.
d. Check whether the patient has consented to his receiving the information.
d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Consent must be given by the patient for anyone else to be given medical information.
b. Incorrect. Consent must be given by the patient for anyone else to be given medical information.
c. Incorrect. Consent must be given by the patient for anyone else to be given medical information.
d. Correct.
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