The computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is a component of the electronic health care sys-tem being used in hospitals
This system allows prescriptions to be written electronically and automatically sent to the phar-macy or other necessary facilities. The nurse understands that the greatest benefit of the CPOE is
a. lowered cost of prescriptions.
b. faster delivery of medications from phar-macy.
c. that fewer errors occur.
d. that the nurse must confirm prescriptions directly with physician.
ANS: C
Fewer errors occur with this system because there are no legibility issues and the entry is sent di-rectly to pharmacy. The other options are not part of the process of the system.
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