Which of the following nursing statements regarding the release of a c

Which of the following nursing statements regarding the release of a client’s medical record to another institution requires immediate follow-up by the nurse’s manager?

1. “I’m pretty sure this will require the client’s permission.”
2. “Are you sure of the exact policy? Do you know what I should do?”
3. “The client agreed to the consultation, so I’ll have the chart sent over.”
4. “I think the client will need to give a verbal consent before it can be sent.”

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Each institution has policies to control the manner for sharing records. In most situations, clients are required to give written permission for release of medical information. The other options have the nurse asking for help or expressing doubt about the proper protocol for the release of the rec-ords; these would be appropriate statements and the manager should provide the correct infor-mation.