Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A client's family member asks for laboratory results by phone. What is the nurse's best action?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Verify authorization to release information per facility policy before sharing results.
Why
HIPAA requires verifying authorized recipients; nurses follow facility policy on consented release of protected health information.
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