When the Buffer on the Alert Cache Has Been Filled

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the buffer on the alert cache has been filled, what happens to current incoming alerts?

• A) Incoming alerts are added to the cache and the oldest alerts are dropped
• B) Incoming alerts are not added to the cache and are dropped
• C) Incoming alerts are held in queue until cache space is cleared
• D) Incoming alerts are added to the database directly

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Definitions:

Patient Care

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Patient Behaviour

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Nursing Diagnosis

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Plan of Care

A comprehensive outline drafted by healthcare professionals detailing the treatments, interventions, and support a patient will receive to address specific health issues.