What is the appropriate action for a nurse whose patient's older brother informs her that he is acting on behalf of the patient and wants information about treatments she has received?
A) Give him the information because he is an immediate family member.
B) Give him the information if he is paying for the treatment.
C) Inform him that he has no right to this information.
D) Check whether the patient has consented to his receiving the information.

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The nurse should check whether the patient has given consent for the brother to receive the information. The patient has the right to privacy and to control who receives their medical information. The nurse should follow HIPAA regulations and only disclose information if the patient has given permission or if there is a legal obligation to do so.

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