The nurse educator is conducting a class for staff nurses on the importance of uniform language within health care documentation. Which statement regarding uniform language made by the one of the staff nurses would indicate the need for further instructio
A) "Uniform language refers to use of a standardized language across multiple disciplines."
B) "The use of uniform language within the electronic health record only provides benefits to the profession of nursing and the health organization."
C) "The Do Not Use abbreviation list is one example of uniform language."
D) "Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used."
Answer: B
Uniform language refers to use of a common or standardized language across multiple disciplines. The Joint Commission's list of Do Not Use abbreviations is one example of uniform language. The use of uniform language within the electronic health record can provide benefits to the client, the profession of nursing, and the health organization. Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used.
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