The patient's son requests to view documentation in the medical record. What is the nurse's best response to this request?
A) "I'll be happy to get that for you."
B) "You are not allowed to look at it."
C) "You will need your mother's permission."
D) "I cannot let you see the chart without a doctor's order."

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The mother's permission is needed. The nurse understands that sharing health information is governed by HIPAA legislation, which defines rights and privileges of patients for protection of privacy. Private health information cannot be shared without the patient's specific permission. The nurse cannot obtain the records without permission. The son can look at it after approval from the patient. While talking to the physician or getting an order is appropriate, the patient still has to give consent.

The Patient's Son Requests to View Documentation in the Medical