When patients' families or significant others inquire about their condition, the nursing assistant should
A) consult the nursing Kardex and give the correct answer to the key contact.
B) answer only those questions which he/she is certain can be answered correctly.
C) direct all questions about patients and their care to their immediate supervisor.
D) all of the above
Answer: C
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