A nurse is inserting an IV catheter for an older client in preparation for an outpatient procedure. Which of the following veins should the nurse select?

A. Open the airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver: The first step in a primary survey is to assess the airway and ensure it is open. The jaw-thrust maneuver is used to open the airway without moving the neck in case of a potential cervical spine injury.

C. Determine effectiveness of ventilator efforts: Once the airway is open, the next step is to assess breathing. This includes observing for chest rise and fall, listening for breath sounds, and feeling for air movement.

B. Establish IV access: After the airway and breathing have been assessed, circulation is the next priority. This includes establishing IV access for fluid and medication administration.

D. Perform a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment: The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess the client’s level of consciousness, which is part of the disability assessment in the primary survey.

E. Remove clothing for a thorough assessment: Finally, removing the client’s clothing allows for a thorough assessment of injuries. This is typically done after the immediate life-threatening issues have been addressed.

A. "HIPAA is a federal law, not a state law": This statement is correct. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information. It applies nationwide and sets national standards for the protection of health information.
B. "HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health information in verbal, electronic, or written form": This statement is accurate. HIPAA regulations govern the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in various forms, including verbal, electronic, and written formats. The regulations apply to covered entities such as healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses.
C. "Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time": This statement is incorrect. HIPAA regulations restrict the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) to third parties, including family members, without the patient's authorization, except in certain circumstances outlined in the law. While there are provisions for sharing PHI with family members involved in the patient's care, such disclosures typically require the patient's consent or may be permitted under specific exceptions, such as in emergency situations or when the patient is incapacitated.
D. "A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable information": This statement is accurate. Personally identifiable information (PII) under HIPAA includes any information that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly, including names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and other demographic data. Therefore, a client's address would indeed be considered personally identifiable information under HIPAA.