The nurse manager is conducting a survey of personnel to see what the general feeling is before implementing computerized charting in an acute care hospital. What should the nurse select as positive aspects of implementing this type of system?
1. The system is relatively inexpensive to maintain.
2. Bedside terminals eliminate worksheets and note taking.
3. The system links to various sources of client information.
4. The system better protects client privacy.
5. Information is legible.
6. Results, requests, and client information can be sent and received quickly.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5, 6
Rationale 1: This system is not inexpensive to maintain.
Rationale 2: This is considered a positive aspect of this type of charting.
Rationale 3: This is considered a positive aspect of this type of charting.
Rationale 4: The effectiveness of this system to protect a client's privacy is dependent upon the personnel using it.
Rationale 5: This is considered a positive aspect of this type of charting.
Rationale 6: This is considered a positive aspect of this type of charting.
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