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.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is prescribed an antianxiety agent parenterally. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
A) Arrange for a blood transfusion. B) Provide fiber-rich food. C) Provide plenty of fluids. D) Have resuscitative equipment ready.
A 25-year-old pregnant woman comes to the clinic complaining of unilateral hearing loss. The woman says her mother lost her hearing when she was pregnant. What would you suspect the patient has?
A) Otosclerosis B) Ossiculitis C) Mastoid disease D) Chronic otitis media
The principle of justice is a decision-making guide for how to
a. respect a client's beliefs b. ensure that no harm comes to a client c. distribute the benefits and burdens of health care d. promote the welfare of all clients
The nurse would expect a patient with respiratory acidosis to have an excessive amount of
a. Carbon dioxide. b. Bicarbonate. c. Oxygen. d. Phosphate.