The Nurse Is Conducting an Interview in an Outpatient Clinic

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting an interview in an outpatient clinic and is using a computer to record data.Which is the best use of the computer in this situation? Select all that apply.

• A) Collect the patient's data in a direct, face-to-face manner.
• B) Enter all the data as the patient states it.
• C) Ask the patient to wait as the nurse enters data.
• D) Type the data into the computer after the narrative is fully explored.
• E) Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing.

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