Which type of documentation system allows the nurse the quickest access to all information about the patient?
a. narrative c. problem-oriented
b. source-oriented d. point of care
D
Point of care charting allows health care providers to gain immediate access to patient information. The system allows for inputting and retrieving patient data at the bedside through a handheld portable computer.
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