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big1devin

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By protecting the information in a patient's record, the nurse fulfills the ethical responsibility of:
 
  a. privacy.
  b. disclosure.
  c. confidentiality.
  d. absolute secrecy.

Question 2

When wearing a mask, the nurse should change it every:
 
  a. 5-10 minutes.
  b. 10-20 minutes.
  c. 20-30 minutes.
  d. 30-40 minutes.



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triiciiaa

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Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse has an ethical and legal duty to protect information about a patient and preserve confidentiality. Some disclosures are legal and anticipated and may not be subject to the rules of confidentiality. None of the information in a chart is considered secret.

Answer to Question 2

C
The mask should be changed every 20 to 30 minutes.





 

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