The Nursing Student Began a Case Study Paper by Writing

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nursing student began a case study paper by writing, "J.P., a 65-year-old Asian male, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Southwest Hospital." What is the significance of this statement?

• A) It is incomplete, as the date and time of admission should be included.
• B) It is a good description of the patient to begin the paper.
• C) It violates Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations.
• D) It is incomplete, as the patient's physician's name should be included.

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