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The Nurse Is Assessing an Adolescent Patient in the Emergency

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The nurse is assessing an adolescent patient in the emergency department with a suspected intentional overdose. After given treatment, the patient refuses to give her parent's contact information and states, "It is none of their business." What is the nurse's best response?


A) "Now that you are safe, let me help you develop a plan to prevent a recurrence."
B) "I'm sorry, but I'm obligated to tell them. Let me help you develop a plan for their possible responses."
C) "Although most of your health care is confidential, we are obligated to notify them."
D) "I think you should tell them, but we will honor your confidentiality and not disclose the reason for your visit."

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