A 15-year-old child is visiting their aunt from out-of-state, they woke up with a sore throat and a fever. The aunt brings them to the clinic suspecting strep throat and wants them to be tested. What is the next best action by the NP? • The NP asks the aunt for documentation from the child’s parents that she is able to make health care decisions for the child. O The NP informs the aunt that the cost of the visit will likely not be paid by the insurance company because the child is out of state. O The NP inquires with the clinic administration to see if they can complete a health care visit for the child. The NP instructs the aunt to go to the ED for testing as the ED is unable to turn patients away.
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