Which of the following health information is protected in the electronic health record? Select all that apply
a. Social Security number
b. Insurance information
c. Physician's name
d. Laboratory results
A, B, D
Federal regulations govern what information must be protected. Penalties will be levied for each breach of privacy.
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A nurse is examining a client with a potential of polycystic ovarian syndrome. The nurse knows that which diagnostic is the most important indicator to support a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome?
1. Total estrogen level 2. Waist to chest ratio 3. Hyperandrogenism 4. Hypoinsulinemia
The fetus responds to a significant drop of PO2 by
A. Increasing O2 consumption B. Reducing lactic acid production C. Shifting blood to vital organs
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