This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the nurse required to do to adhere to the concept of confidentiality for the patient's ... (Read 46 times)

xclash

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 681
on: Jul 23, 2018
What is the nurse required to do to adhere to the concept of confidentiality for the patient's medical record?
 
  a. Provide information only to another nurse
  b. Provide information only to an attorney
  c. Share information only with the family
  d. Have a clinical reason for reading the record

Question 2

What makes home health care documentation unique?
 
  a. Some charting is retained at the hospital.
  b. The physician's office needs separate charting.
  c. Different health care providers need access.
  d. The physician is the pivotal person in the charting.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mathjasmine

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should not read the patient's medical record unless there is a clinical reason for doing so.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Home health care documentation has unique problems because of the need for different health care workers to access the medical record.


xclash

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 681
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
TY


mathjasmine

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Patient teaching: female breast assessment Patient teaching: female breast assessment
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care. A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation. A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
Colorimetric multiplex assay to determine anti-HLA antibodies in a patient's serum. Colorimetric multiplex assay to determine anti-HLA antibodies in a patient's serum.
Video: Aneurysm

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library