Which guidelines must the nurse follow to appropriately manage electronic patient information? (Select all that apply.)

A) Never share passwords with co-workers.
B) Only the supervisor should have the nurse's password and it should be stored in a protected place.
C) Leave the computer terminal unattended when logged on.
D) Avoid leaving patient information displayed on a computer where others can see it.
E) Keep the same password for as long as the nurse works at the agency.

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Jonathan Salameh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,D, Explanation :  To protect patient confidential data the nurse should never share passwords and should change them as directed.Avoid leaving patient information displayed on a computer where others can see it.Avoid leaving the computer terminal unattended when logged on.A good system requires frequent changes in personal passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing and tampering with records.

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