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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    A nurse in a mental health clinic receives a request from a client who is undergoing psychotherapy to obtain a copy of the therapist's notes. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. The nurse should not make a judgment about the client’s benefit from reviewing their notes; the client has the right to access their records. B. Psychotherapy notes are protected and are not included in the general medical record. The nurse should inform the client of this policy. C. Asking if the client is happy with treatment could be perceived as dismissive and irrelevant to the client’s right to access their records. D. The nurse should not question the client’s motivation but rather provide accurate information about the process for obtaining their records.

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