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ENagel

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The nurse is trying to understand why it has taken so long for electronic health records (EHRs) to be used in health care. Which statement is a reason for this delay?
 
  1. Medical-records professionals do not like these records.
  2. The use of these records is more expensive than the use of paper records.
  3. There have been concerns about privacy and confidentiality.
  4. The transition to EHRs is time consuming and tedious.

Question 2

The nurse manager is determining placement for a client in need of medical and nursing care in an inpatient setting for less than 30 days. Which statement indicates the correct placement?
 
  1. The client requires a long-term care facility.
  2. This client requires a managed care organization.
  3. This client needs an ambulatory care center.
  4. This client needs a hospital.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The preference of medical records professionals is not the reason these records have had a slow adoption.
Rationale 2: The cost of the records is not a primary reason they have had slow adoption.
Rationale 3: The most overwhelming issue in using these records has been the profession's and public's concerns regarding privacy and confidentiality.
Rationale 4: The transition time to EHRs is not the primary reason they have seen a slow adoption.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The American Hospital Association defines an acute care hospital as a facility in which the
average length of stay is less than 30 days. The other choices are not appropriate as they are
either for different length of stays or related to how the overall care is organized.




ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help


scottmt

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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