A Patient Asks to See His Chart

question 55

Multiple Choice

A patient asks to see his chart.What should you do?

• A) Give it to him.
• B) Tell the nurse.
• C) Tell the doctor.
• D) Make a copy for him.

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Definitions:

Feeling

An emotional state or reaction; the subjective experience of emotion.

Preconscious

The thoughts, feelings, and memories that a person is not consciously aware of at the moment but that may be easily brought to consciousness.

Emotional Awareness

The ability to recognize and understand one's own feelings and emotions, as well as those of others.

Short-term Memory

A capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.