A patient requests that a nurse copy his chart for his daughter. The nurse replies:
1. I'll get a copy made right away. How many copies do you need?
2. Only your lawyer can request a copy, so you need to contact her.
3. The chart belongs to the hospital, but if you give written permission, a copy can be made for you.
4. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, prevents the hospital from copying your chart, but you could speak to your physician about it.
Question 2
A nurse explains to a patient that an instructional directive means
1. A family member has been appointed as having power of attorney.
2. A patient's wishes must be followed in the event of a major illness.
3. There is a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order for emergency personnel.
4. There are written guidelines specifying care desired and under what circumstances.
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis.