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41M patient with paraplegia from a spinal cord injury is referred to a rehabilitation program. The patient states, “Why bother, the paralysis won’t disappear.” Which is the nurse’s best response?

Describe the difference between a living will and durable power of attorney.​

Which legislation was enacted to allow patients to create advance directives while competent?​

When patients enter a healthcare facility they are asked to sign a confidentiality/ privacy statement before treatment if they are able to sign.  This form gives the patient an explanation of all her rights.  ​

HIPAA safeguards include _____.​

Permissions granted in an electronic health record system involve _____.​

Which of the following is not a resource I will need for this class?

Identifications (40 points)             Define and state the significance of 5 of the following: Strategic Voting Reliability and Responsibility Direct Primaries Realigning Elections Electability Sore Loser Laws Political Parties in the U.S. New Deal Coalition  

Which of the following is NOT a patient right under the HIPAA? 

___________________  ________________ refers to short electronic messages sent over a cellular network from one cell phone to another and should not be used to relay orders for medical care by providers.