The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had a liver biopsy. To whom must the nurse give the results?
a. The patient
b. The patient's physician
c. The patient's insurance provider
d. The patient's spouse
ANS: B
HIPAA regulations require that the nurse only share patient results and other information with individuals who need it to provide treatment for the patient. The patient's physician will need the biopsy results in order to determine the patient's plan of care. The nurse does not give test results to the insurance company. The nurse may share the results with the patient or spouse, but it is not required.
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