A hospital uses a source-oriented medical record. What is a major disadvantage of this charting system?
1) It involves a cooperative spirit among various disciplines.
2) The system requires diligence in maintaining a current problem list.
3) Data may be fragmented and scattered throughout the chart.
4) It allows the nurse to provide information in a unorganized manner.
ANS: 3
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