Author Question: As computerization of medical systems and health records progresses, and numerous systems become ... (Read 40 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

As computerization of medical systems and health records progresses, and numerous systems become linked, a likely outcome might be:

a. obscuration or piracy of individual identities
b. longer delays in aggregate and individual processing of data
c. misdiagnosis because individual data are not considered
d. ability to comprehensively search information on any condition

Question 2

A client has threatened to kill his wife, and it is not anticipated that this crisis will resolve itself. The client is to be admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit on an involuntary basis.

The nurse should explain to the client's family members that the focus of this stay is to:
A) Provide long-term therapy.
B) Provide rehabilitative services.
C) Stabilize acute symptoms.
D) Provide 24-hour supervision.

billybob123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Once numerous systems become linked, the ability to comprehensively search information on any condition will be available. Currently records are frequently unavailable either within a single institution or between health institutions. This unavailability results in unnecessary delays, costly unneeded repetition of tests when data are inaccessible, complete loss of important information, and inability to provide appropriate coordination and continuity of care.

Answer to Question 2

C