What is the primary purpose of HIPAA's Privacy Rule?

A. Providing free care for the poor
B. Protecting a patient's health information
C. Assuring legal abortions
D. Obtaining proper reimbursement


Answer: B

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While you are performing a secondary assessment on a male patient who was ejected from his motorcycle, the patient suddenly states that it has become very hard to breathe. You would:

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