A patient tells the LPN/LVN, "I want you to bring my medical record so I can read it. I know HIPAA gives me the right to see it." The LPN/LVN should
a. bring the record from the nurses' station to the patient within the hour.
b. explain that the request will be made to the RN, who will follow agency policy.
c. try to talk the patient out of seeing the record by offering to answer questions.
d. tell the patient to make the request in writing to the physician.
ANS: B
The patient's request must be honored, but agency protocol must be followed in doing so. Usually a physician or RN reviews the record with the patient to translate medical terminology and answer questions. Student nurses and LPN/LVNs do not provide the patient with the record.
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