Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of the purpose of a patient's medical record?
a. To invoice the nurse for reimbursement
b. To protect the patient in case of a mal-practice suit
c. To ensure everyone is working toward a common goal of providing safe care
d. To contribute to a worldwide databank for trends in health care
C
The medical record helps to ensure that all health team members are working toward a common goal of providing safe and effective care. Documentation can be used for reimbursement but it is not to invoice the nurse, but to invoice patients and/or insurance companies. It protects the clini-cian in cases of a malpractice suit, not the patient. It does not contribute to a worldwide databank for trends in health care, but it can be used for medical or nursing research.
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