A Nurse Is Explaining the Impact of a Nationwide Electronic

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse is explaining the impact of a nationwide electronic health record on nursing to a nursing student. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

• A) "The electronic health record will likely provide the ability to make more efficient and timely nursing care decisions for patients."
• B) "The electronic health record will increase errors but will increase the access to patient data."
• C) "The electronic health record will not impact the quality of care but will make patient care more efficient."
• D) "The electronic health record will not impact nursing or nursing care delivery in any meaningful way."

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