A New Nurse Is Documenting in a Patient's Electronic Health

question 21

Multiple Choice

A new nurse is documenting in a patient's electronic health record when a visitor approaches the nurse to ask questions. What should the nurse do to ensure confidentiality and security of the patient's electronic health record?

• A) Close the electronic health record immediately.
• B) Take the visitor to the nurse's station for assistance.
• C) Continue documenting the record and answer the visitor's questions.
• D) None of these is correct.

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