The nurse is documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) ...

[altibaby]

The nurse is documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) after providing care in the client's room. The client's asks the nurse why a computer is being used. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  A) The information that is uploaded is available for anyone to view.
  B) Computers improve client care because information is readily available.
  C) The computer decreases documentation time for nurses.
  D) Computers allow you access to your medical record.

Question 2

A nurse educator is discussing the changes in the healthcare system with a group of nursing students. The students ask why the cost of health care has increased so much in recent years.
 
  Which is the best response by the nurse?
  A) There are not enough technological advances.
  B) There is an increased use of alternative medicine.
  C) There is a decrease in chronic disease.
  D) Many people are forced to seek routine health care in the emergency department.

[sarajane1989]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. The client may read the chart, whether written or computerized, in the presence of a physician.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Many people in the United States do not have healthcare insurance. As a result, they seek routine health care in the emergency department, contributing to the increase in the cost of health care. Use of alternative medicine does not increase healthcare costs. Chronic disease is on the rise. There are many technological advances in medicine, and they have increased the cost of health care.

[altibaby]

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[scottmt]

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