The nurse delivers safer healthcare using electronic medical records because of what feature?
1. Accessibility of medical record by multiple people
2. Improved accuracy in reading documentation
3. Tighter control of data privacy
4. Lowers cost of care delivery
ANS: 2
Mistakes can result when handwriting needs to be interpreted because it may be interpreted incorrectly. Neat, easy-to-read documentation improves the safety of care delivery.
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