A Nursing Instructor Explains to Students That the Confidentiality of a Patient's

A nursing instructor explains to students that the confidentiality of a patient's chart, the results of diagnostic procedures and consultations, and any notes they might write regarding the patient's health status is guaranteed by

A) The Joint Commission.
B) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) .
C) the ethics committee.
D) the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) .