An agitated client demands to see his chart so that he can read what has been written about him. Whi...

An agitated client demands to see his chart so that he can read what has been written about him. Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response in this situation?

A."I'm sorry the chart is the property of the facility. We don't permit clients to read them. "
B."You have the right to see your chart. Please discuss this with your primary care provider. "
C."You may see your chart after you're discharge
D."
E."Please discuss this matter with your attorney.

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参考答案: B

参考解析: The Bill of Rights for Psychiatric Clients includes the right for clients to access their medical records unless doing so would be detrimental to their health. To determine if information might be detrimental to the client, the primary care provider should be informed of the client's request. The client doesn't need an attorney to view his chart. He also doesn't need to wait until after discharge to view it.

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