Health insurance portability and accountability act

Reference no: EM133700067

Question

A police officer brings a confused and agitated client to an emergency department. The client's urine is sent for a stat urine drug screen and the police officer asks the nurse for a copy of the results, believing that the client is under the influence of an illegal substance. Which action indicates that the nurse understands the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

1. The nurse provides a copy of the client's urine drug screen to the police officer as requested.

2. The nurse obtains permission from the primary healthcare provider to provide a copy of the client's urine drug screen to the police officer.

3. The nurse leaves the client's drug screen results on the counter and walks away, thus allowing the officer possible access to the document.

4. The nurse refuses the police officer's request because the client is unable to consent to the release of personal medical information.

Reference no: EM133700067

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