Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Practice Question

The charge nurse notices another nurse on the floor reading the chart of a client who is not under her care. When confronted, the nurse says, 'This client is my neighbor, and I'm just concerned about him.' Which is the correct response by the charge nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Accessing a chart without a care-related purpose violates HIPAA and patient privacy, regardless of personal relationships.

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