A hospitalized patient tells a nurse that he wishes to take the original chart copy of his medical record home. The nurse's best response is
1. "You may not have it because it belongs to your physician."
2. "It is your medical record, and you are allowed to take it home."
3. "It is against hospital policy for you to look at your medical record."
4. "You are allowed to have a copy of your medical record to take home."
ANS: 4
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