A nursing student is working on a clinical assignment. Which information is acceptable for the student to write on the clinical care plan that will be given to the instructor?
a. Patient room number
b. Patient date of birth
c. Patient medical record number
d. Patient nursing diagnosis
D
The nursing diagnosis is acceptable information to give to a nursing instructor. To further maintain confidentiality and protect patient privacy, make sure written materials used in student clinical practice do not have patient identifiers, such as room number, date of birth, medical record number, or other identifiable demographic information.
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