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Title: A nurse's sibling happily says, "I want to introduce you to my finace. We're getting married ... Post by: bsnorbust on Mar 7, 2017 A nurse's sibling happily says, "I want to introduce you to my finace. We're getting married in six months." The nurse has encountered the fiance in a clinical setting and is aware of the finace's diagnosis of schizophrenia. What is the nurse's best response?
a. In private, tell the sibling about the fiance's diagnosis. b. Encourage the sibling to postpone the wedding for at least a year. c. Ask the fiance, "Have you told my sibling about your mental illness?" d. Say to the sibling and finace, "I hope you will be very happy together." Title: Re: A nurse's sibling happily says, "I want to introduce you to my finace. We're getting ... Post by: clsadler on Mar 7, 2017 d. It is unethical to discuss patient's medical issues with anyone other than those the patient authorized or those in direct hand in helping through care.
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