The nurse needs to fax confidential patient information to another office. What actions should the nurse take when faxing this type of information? Select all that apply.
1. Use a cover sheet.
2. Obtain patient permission to fax.
3. Include a confidentiality statement.
4. Verify the fax number before faxing.
5. Print the patient's name on the cover sheet.
1. Use a cover sheet.
2. Obtain patient permission to fax.
3. Include a confidentiality statement.
4. Verify the fax number before faxing.
Explanation: 1. Fax machines are the least secure of all technologies. The nurse should use a cover sheet when faxing confidential patient information.
2. Fax machines are the least secure of all technologies. The nurse should obtain the patient's permission before faxing confidential patient information.
3. Fax machines are the least secure of all technologies. The nurse should include a confidentiality statement when faxing confidential patient information.
4. Fax machines are the least secure of all technologies. The nurse should verify the fax number before faxing confidential patient information.
5. Fax machines are the least secure of all technologies. The nurse should not print the patient's name on the cover sheet when faxing confidential patient information.
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