What are some problems associated with electronic (or computerized) charting? (Select all that apply.)
a. Security
b. Expense of training staff
c. Legibility
d. Easy retrieval
e. New terminology
ANS: A, B, E
Security, expensive staff training, and learning new terminology are all problems of electronic charting. Legibility and easy retrieval are advantages.
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