A patient asks the sonographer to tell them the sex of the fetus during a routine obstetric scan, but the ordering physician has not authorized disclosure. What is the most appropriate action?
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A
Tell the patient the sex since it is their information to know
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B
Inform the patient that sex disclosure follows department policy and refer the question to the physician
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C
Refuse to answer without explanation
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D
Document the patient's request and ignore it