A patient with capacity asks the nurse not to share a diagnosis with visiting relatives. What is the most appropriate response?
Correct answer: B. Respect the request and maintain privacy
- A. Share it because relatives need to know
- B. Respect the request and maintain privacy
- C. Ask the relatives to obtain the information directly
- D. Tell the patient that family privacy is not possible
Explanation
The patient's expressed preference about disclosure should be respected when the patient has decision-making capacity. Information may be shared with relatives only with the patient's permission or when a valid legal or safety exception applies.
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