Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about accessing a client's medical records. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Choice B is correct because a nurse can only access the records of clients they are actively caring for, as part of their professional duty and responsibility. This is necessary to provide safe and effective care and communicate with the healthcare team. Choice A is incorrect as accessing records without a legitimate need violates privacy. Choice C is incorrect because sharing with family requires client consent. Choice D is incorrect as sharing with other clients breaches confidentiality.