A nurse uses a CDS system to make an informed clinical decision regarding a drug dosage ordered for a patient. According to Donabedian's model, this would be considered:
a. structure.
b. process.
c. outcome.
d. effectiveness.
ANS: B
The managerial and clinical processes in place to support the provision of care are all included under the process component. The use of a CDS system is considered process.
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