To Avoid Transcription Errors, the Current Trend in Hospitals Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

To avoid transcription errors, the current trend in hospitals is to use the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) .Further instructions should be given to the nurses when which statement is made?

• A)"I don't need to review the new orders for accuracy."
• B)"The orders will go directly to the appropriate departments."
• C)"The risk for transcription errors is less."
• D)"I am still responsible for communicating the changes to the appropriate care givers."

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