The student nurse is working in the clinical facility and learns a family member has been admitted to the same facility. What statement is true about the student's access to the family member's medical record?
1.
The student may access the family member's medical record as a nurse in the facility.
2.
The student nurse should not access the family member's record until obtaining instructor's approval.
3.
The student may access the family member's medical record because of the family relationship.
4.
The student nurse should not view the record unless they are providing care for the family member.
ANS: 4
The student does not have the authority to look at the family member's chart unless they are providing care for this patient, which would be highly unethical if they are related.
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