A nurse shows the best understanding of the legal importance of the patient's chart when stating:
A) "You always document in ink and never erase or use "white out" in the nursing notes."
B) "It's a document that shows proof that the patient received care that met the expected standards."
C) "Patient charts are carefully protected from unlawful access by inappropriate individuals or institutions."
D) "The patient has a legal right to the information contained in the chart but not the original documentation itself."
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