A Nursing Student Wants to Use Some Information from an Actual

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nursing student wants to use some information from an actual patient's chart to prepare a student care plan for class. The student must understand that any data collected from a patient's chart should

• A) Include the patient's name and any identifying numbers.
• B) Be written in a way that it maintains confidentiality for the patient.
• C) Be photocopied before being taken outside the hospital walls.
• D) Be shredded after the assignment is graded.

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Definitions:

Personal Health Information

Any data related to an individual's past, present, or future health condition, treatment, or payment, that can identify the person.

Health Care Decision

Choices made regarding medical care or treatments which can range from choosing providers to making decisions about procedures and medications.

Abused

Having been subjected to unfair, harmful, or violent treatment or behavior, often in a consistent or systemic manner.

Goal Negotiation

The process of discussing and coming to an agreement on objectives within a professional or personal context.