SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You respond to a 67-year-old female who has fallen at home. On arrival the patient is conscious and alert, with no respiratory or cardiac compromise. She states she tripped and fell and now has pain in her left hip. She thinks she might have heard a "pop" as she hit the floor. She has her neighbor at her side and says it is all right if you leave-the neighbor can get her up and to her favorite chair. She's afraid she can't afford the ambulance and the hospital, and she is sure she is just feeling her age. You know that the ambulance is on its way and should arrive soon.Following the call, one of the neighbors stops you and asks what happened over at that house. You know you cannot speak with the neighbor concerning the
patient's condition because it would breach:
A. your values.
B. the standard of care.
C. customer service protocols.
D. patient confidentiality.
Answer: D
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