What Should the Nurse Do If a Patient Asks to See

question 13

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do if a patient asks to see her medical record?

• A) The nurse should give the patient her medical record because freedom of information legislation permits it.
• B) The nurse should give the patient her medical record because it legally belongs to the patient.
• C) The nurse should ask the charge nurse to review the chart with the patient.
• D) The nurse should refer the patient to the physician or the medical records department.

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SWOT Analysis

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