A charge nurse is assessing the room of a newly admitted client who has dysphagia. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse ensure is available in the client's room?

Choice A Reason:
"Clients who participate in research studies forfeit their HIPAA right to privacy. "This statement is incorrect. While research studies may involve the use of personal health information, participants still retain their HIPAA rights to privacy. Research institutions are required to follow strict guidelines for protecting participants' privacy and confidentiality.
Choice B Reason:
"HIPAA prohibits the uploading of photographs of client's providers to social media sites. "This statement is true. HIPAA prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of protected health information (PHI), which includes photographs, on social media or any other public platform without the patient's explicit consent.
Choice C Reason:
"HIPAA allows facility-specific coding of client health care information to ensure privacy." This statement is ambiguous and could be interpreted in different ways. HIPAA requires covered entities to implement safeguards to protect the privacy of health information, which may include coding or encryption of data. However, facility-specific coding alone may not be sufficient to ensure privacy compliance without proper implementation of HIPAA privacy and security standards.
Choice D Reason:
"HIPAA allows clients to request a review of their own medical records. “This statement is correct. HIPAA grants individuals the right to access and review their own medical records held by covered entities, such as healthcare providers and health plans. This access allows patients to verify the accuracy of their medical information and understand how their health information is being used and disclosed.

Choice A Reason:
"I will have a nurse witness the signing of my living will." This statement is incorrect. While having a witness present during the signing of a living will is important for validity in some jurisdictions, the statement alone does not demonstrate an understanding of advance directives. It's essential to ensure that the client comprehends the purpose and content of the document, not just the procedural aspect.
Choice B Reason:
"I can make changes to my living will even after I sign it." This statement is correct. Understanding that living wills can be revised or updated as needed reflects comprehension of the flexibility and control that advance directives provide. It's crucial for clients to know that they can make changes to their directives if their preferences or circumstances change.
Choice C Reason:
"I should choose a family member as my health care proxy." This statement is incorrect. While selecting a family member as a health care proxy is a common choice, it may not necessarily indicate an understanding of advance directives. The key aspect is that the client understands the role of the health care proxy and chooses someone who can make decisions aligned with their wishes.
Choice D Reason:
"I need to have my attorney review my advance directives." This statement is incorrect. While it can be beneficial to have an attorney review advance directives for legal clarity and compliance with state laws, it is not a requirement for their validity. The statement alone does not demonstrate understanding of advance directives.