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serike · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

A nurse educator evaluates the students' understanding of the benefits related to the use of electronic health records (EHR). Which response by a student would indicate that further teaching is required?

a. Consumer empowerment
b. Information becomes available to the public
c. Better access to health information
d. Complete and accurate health information

Question 2

In the clinical setting, the nurse understands that certain practice standards are implemented to ensure fiscal responsibility. What would be the best example of fiscal responsibility to the insti-tution?

a. Providing high-quality, safe nursing care
b. Prioritizing the patient's needs
c. Accurately documenting the patient's condition
d. Maintaining accurate charges for supplies used

jaygar71 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
There are three main benefits to health providers and patients when the EHR is used. These benefits
include consumer empowerment, better access to health information, and complete and accurate health
information. Information does not become available to the public because this would be a violation of
HIPAA.

Answer to Question 2

A

Feedback
A High-quality, safe care is essential to the fiscal responsibility of the nurse to the institution as well as to the patient outcomes.
B Cannot impact the cost effectiveness of high-quality, safe patient care.
C Cannot impact the cost effectiveness of high-quality, safe patient care.
D Cannot impact the cost effectiveness of high-quality, safe patient care.