As a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) was developed
One of the require-ments of HITECH is the implementation of a _______ _______ ___________ __________ sys-tem. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
computerized provider order entry
A CPOE system in one in which clinicians directly enter medication orders (and, increasingly, tests and procedures) into a computer system, which then transmits the order directly to the pharmacy.
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A patient taking erythromycin reports experiencing nausea and upset stomach. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber immediately. b. Ensure that the drug is given with or after food. c. Ask if the patient has any drug allergies. d. Document the report as the only action.
A nurse is assessing a client with hyponatremia. Which finding requires immediate action?
A. Diminished bowel sounds B. Heightened acuity C. Muscular weakness D. Urine output of 35 mL/hr