A Nursing Instructor Explains to Students That the Confidentiality of a Patient's

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor explains to students that the confidentiality of a patient's chart, the results of diagnostic procedures and consultations, and any notes they might write regarding the patient's health status is guaranteed by

• A) The Joint Commission.
• B) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• C) the ethics committee.
• D) the Nurse Practice Act (NPA).

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