A community/public health nurse is providing care to a client who reports that he has received a diagnosis of tuberculosis. The nurse wants to be sure that the legally safe action is chosen when care is provided to this client
With whom should the nurse consult?
a. Agency director
b. State hygienic laboratory personnel
c. Attending physician
d. State's attorney general
ANS: D
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