The informatics nurse is reviewing health information systems. Which clinical system function allows the nurse to provide more efficient patient care?
A) Electronic presentations
B) Order entry
C) Identification coding
D) Help desk
B) Order entry
Explanation: A) Electronic presentations can be useful in the education process but are not necessarily helpful in improving patient care.
B) Clinical information systems (CISs) are large, computerized database management systems that support several types of healthcare activities, including provider/practitioner order entry, results retrieval, documentation, and decision support, across locations.
C) Identification coding is not a part of a CIS.
D) The Help Desk is not a part of a CIS.
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