CommunicationQuestion 937 of 1700
A family member asks about a resident’s care plan. When may you share it?
- Whenever the family member asks and seems worried
- If the family member is angry with the staff
- Only when you have confirmed the resident permits disclosure
- If the family member is a visitor at the time
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Correct answer: Only when you have confirmed the resident permits disclosure
Information is shared only with the resident’s permission. A worried or angry family member does not change this.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026