Electronic health records (EHRs) can improve patient care. The following is an example of an alert in an EHR. (Select all that apply.)
a. Notification of medication being overdue
b. Change in patient's blood pressure that exceeds parameters
c. Order entered for a medication the patient is allergic to
d. Routine lab orders
e. Critical lab value
A, B, C, E
Alerts in EHRs notify nurses of critical changes in data that affect patient care and can be used to help nurses prioritize care. Overdue medications, critical lab values, and medication allergies are some of the examples of standard alerts. Alerts can also be tailored to patients to monitor for changes in their vital signs above certain parameters. When electronic health record alerts are used in the nurse's practice, patient outcomes can be improved.
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