A patient asks the nurse about the use of information from websites for verifying diagnostic and treatment decisions made by a primary health provider. Which response, made by the nurse, would be most helpful to this patient?
1. "A computer search of the diagnosis should help you verify the accuracy of the diagnosis and treatment."
2. "You can only count on accurate and useful information if it comes from university or hospital websites."
3. "That is a dangerous practice, because it undermines your relationship with your primary health provider."
4. "You can gain general information that way, but be sure to discuss specific websites and information with your primary health provider."
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Explanation: 1. Websites can be very misleading if taken at face value.
2. While this information may be more accurate, misunderstanding or misapplying the information can still occur.
3. Healthcare providers generally appreciate a patient who is involved in his or her own care and who is trying to learn more about his or her illness and health.
4. The Internet offers an extensive array of professional information and amateur opinion that can serve as a starting point for discussion of diagnosis and treatment with one's primary health provider.
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