CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Answer: C - While coming back from a break and entering an elevator a nurse sees a patient history and physical on the elevator floor; the most appropriate action would be to report the finding to the medical record office. Per HIPPA law, all breaches of privacy and patient identification need to be reported to the state. By reporting to the medical records department, the nurse reflects an understanding of the process that needs to be followed when a breach of privacy occurs. The medical records department is responsible to report findings to the state.