The nurse has received a diagnostic test report over the telephone and is updating the client's medical records on the computer with these results. What care should the nurse take when doing so?

Question

1 . Care should be taken to make sure the medical record can be pulled up and shared with the client and family members visiting the client.
2 . Care must be taken not to share verbal and written communications regarding the client with unauthorized individuals.
3 . The primary care provider should take accountability to maintain the confidentiality of the client's medical record.
4 . Care should be taken not to pull client information onto the computer screen when other clients can see it.
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 4
D) 3, 4

Answer 1

D
Feedback:
The nurse should maintain the client's confidentiality. Care should be taken not to pull the client information onto the computer screen where client or family members can see it. HIPPA regulations ensure that precautions are taken in verbal and written communications to protect client confidentiality.