If an Agency Is Using Computer-Assisted Charting, the Nurse Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

If an agency is using computer-assisted charting, the nurse is responsible for:

• A) learning the passwords of the staff nurses and primary care providers so that they can communicate with one another.
• B) guarding the confidentiality of the patient record by not leaving the patient screen "on" if he leaves the terminal.
• C) patient education to input information about herself, such as intake and output or symptoms the patient may experience.
• D) choosing whether he will use the computer to help in documentation or continue to use traditional paper documentation.

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Definitions:

Credit Balance

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Credit Sales

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Allowance Method

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