A Nurse Is Explaining the Challenges of Health Information Technology

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is explaining the challenges of health information technology across health systems to share patient information with a nursing student. Which statement is correct?

• A) "There has historically been a lack of buy-in and support from stakeholders about health information technology."
• B) "There is not a sense of urgency in the integration of health information technology."
• C) "Patient information does not need to be shared across healthcare systems."
• D) "Technology in health care is advanced far beyond health care."

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