What should you do when persons other than the patient are trying to provide information about the patient?

a. Ask the patient to confirm all information.
b. Consider the person's relationship to the patient.
c. Ignore the information that is being provided.
d. Require the person to sign the patient care report.


Answer: b. Consider the person's relationship to the patient.

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