A nurse understands that information science technologies can risk patient confidentiality. Which action does the nurse take to reduce this risk?
A) The nurse logs out of the electronic health system after documentation is complete.
B) The nurse logs in to the electronic health system at the beginning of the shift and logs out at the end of the shift.
C) The nurse shares her login information with her coworker.
D) The nurse uses the same password for all computers.

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Logging out of the electronic health system after documentation is complete helps ensure that unauthorized individuals cannot access patient information, thereby protecting patient confidentiality.

A Nurse Understands That Information Science Technologies Can Risk Patient