A patient requests that a nurse copy his chart for his daughter. The nurse replies:
1. "I'll get a copy made right away. How many copies do you need?"
2. "Only your lawyer can request a copy, so you need to contact her."
3. "The chart belongs to the hospital, but if you give written permission, a copy can be made for you."
4. "The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, prevents the hospital from copying your chart, but you could speak to your physician about it."
ANS: 3
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1. Touching the child lightly before speaking. 2. Using a picture board as the main means of communication. 3. Speaking in a loud voice while facing the child. 4. Speaking directly to the parents for communication.
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