Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A 64-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to autonomy and informed consent. Assessment data include family requests lab results by phone without verified authorization. Which finding requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. The new finding that family requests lab results by phone without verified authorization.
Why
Follow-up items test whether the nurse recognizes cues that are new, acute, or inconsistent with stability and need prompt nursing action.
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