Kelley has been diagnosed with HIV, and has agreed to allow you to inform her current and former partners. The first few calls go well, but when you call Paul, he demands to know who is spreading ugly rumors about him. Which of the following is an appropriate response?
A. "Her name is Kelley Iverson."
B. "I'm sorry, that information is strictly confidential."
C. "If you refuse to be tested, you will probably die of AIDS."
D. "I can't tell you her last name, but her first name is Kelley."
E. "If you think this is only a rumor, then no action is needed."
B. "I'm sorry, that information is strictly confidential."
You should explain that you cannot reveal the name of the partner because the information is strictly confidential.
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a. marked personal and confidential. b. sent via first-class mail. c. hand carried. d. given to the patient only.
The dietary guidelines are released every 5 years. The newest guideline was released in 2015
A) Both statements are true. B) Both statements are false. C) The first statement is true; the second is false. D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) ?Comparing one hospital to another B) ?Comparing rates within the same hospital for utilization rate for different periods C) ?Comparing rates within the same hospital for utilization rate for different units D) ?All of the above