Questions: A patient/resident asks to see his chart. What is the correct action for the Nurse Assistant? Give the chart to the patient/resident Report this to the charge nurse Report this to the patient's/resident's doctor Make a copy of the chart for the patient/resident

The answer is: Report this to the charge nurse.

Nurse assistants are generally not authorized to give medical charts directly to patients or residents. This action could violate hospital or facility policies and patient privacy regulations.

This is the correct action. The charge nurse is responsible for managing patient care and can determine the appropriate steps to take, including whether the patient/resident can view their chart and how to facilitate that process in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines.

While the doctor is an important part of the patient's care team, the immediate and appropriate action is to report the request to the charge nurse, who can then involve the doctor if necessary.

Similar to Option 1, making a copy of the chart without proper authorization could violate policies and regulations. This action should only be taken under the direction of the charge nurse or other authorized personnel.