A 59-year-old patient tells the nurse that he has ulcerative colitis. He has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. How would the nurse best document his reason for seeking care?

A) J.M. is a 59-year-old man seeking treatment for ulcerative colitis.
B) J.M. came into the clinic complaining of having black stools for the past 24 hours.
C) J.M. is a 59-year-old man who states that he has ulcerative colitis and wants it checked.
D) J.M. is a 59-year-old man who states that he has been having "black stools" for the past 24 hours.

As a mandatory reporter of older adult abuse, which must be present before a nurse should notify the authorities?

A) Statements from victim
B) Statements from witnesses
C) Proof of abuse and/or neglect
D) Suspicion of older adult abuse and/or neglect

The instructor is teaching the nursing students about electronic health records (EHR) .Which student statement indicates the need for further instruction?

A) "I have had EHR instruction and understand the basics of the system. If I need assistance, I will ask for it."
B) "The EHR integrates the patient's health information documented by the entire healthcare team into one electronic system."
C) "The EHR can track problems and errors, which can direct quality improvement efforts in a given institution."
D) "I am proficient with a computer; therefore, I am completely prepared to use the EHR in any institution."

An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurs when a nurse:

A) asks a family to share information about a patient's prehospitalization behavior.
B) discusses the patient's history with other staff members during care planning.
C) documents the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization.
D) releases information to the patient's employer without consent.