A hospitalized patient asks the nurse to help manage their personal finances while they are receiving care. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Agree to assist temporarily to reduce the patient’s stress.
Explain that managing a patient’s finances is outside the nurse’s scope of practice.
Refer the patient to the nurse manager to determine if an exception can be made.
Provide general financial advice but avoid handling money directly.
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