The nurse needs to fax confidential patient information to another office. What actions should the nurse take when faxing this type of information? Standard Text: 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.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Fax machines are the least secure of all technologies. The nurse should use a cover sheet when faxing confidential patient information.
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