[Verified Answer]: While a client admitted to the…

While a client admitted to the medical-surgical unit is in the radiology department, a visitor claiming to be the client’s cousin arrives on the medical-surgical unit and asks the nurse to provide a brief outline of the client’s illness. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate, both legally and professionally? “I will call the client and ask for permission to share this information with you.” “I’m busy right now but can talk later.” “Do you have any identification proving that you are related to the client?” “I cannot give you that information due to client confidentiality.”