The client record is utilized for many purposes. Which of following might be uses for the client record? Select all that apply
A) education of student nurses
B) reimbursement for services
C) research
D) giving information over the phone when unidentified callers call the hospital unit
E) education for medical students
Ans: A, B, C, E
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The client medical record may be used for education, reimbursement, and research. The record is never used to give information to callers without written authorization from the client.
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