Of the following, which is considered the computer's greatest ...

[darbym82]

Of the following, which is considered the computer's greatest contribution to nursing?
 
  a. Facilitating in the development of a standardized language.
  b. Minimizing the amount of time needed to document.
  c. Reducing documentation errors.
  d. Improving the ability to read physician orders.

Question 2

Before administering an oral medication to a patient, which of the following should the nurse assess?
 
  a. the patient's knowledge of the drug being administered
  b. the patient's ability to swallow
  c. the patient's understanding of why she is receiving the drug
  d. the patient's ability to describe the possible side effects of the drug

[kmb352]

Answer to Question 1

A
The widespread use of nursing diagnosis language increased the need for similar classification systems for the different nursing diagnoses. Perhaps the computer's greatest contributions to nursing are in facilitating the development of a standardized language for documenting nurse-sensitive outcomes and patient outcomes that reflect the quality and effectiveness of nursing interventions.

Answer to Question 2

B
Oral drugs should be given with caution to patients who have difficulty swallowing. Drugs may not be given orally to patients with gastrointestinal intolerance or those who are NPO. The nurse should assess the patient's ability to swallow.

[darbym82]

Excellent

[atrochim]

Great answer, keep it coming