A Hospital Uses a Source-Oriented Medical Record

question 15

Multiple Choice

A hospital uses a source-oriented medical record.What is a major disadvantage of this charting system?

• A) It involves a cooperative effort among various disciplines.
• B) The system requires diligence in maintaining a current problem list.
• C) Data may be fragmented and scattered throughout the chart.
• D) It allows the nurse to provide information in an unorganized manner.

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