The nurse is accessing an expert system while providing patient care. Which of the following is a way that this expert system aids the nurse?
a. Calculates intake and output
b. Creates a unit budget
c. Schedules follow-up physician appointments
d. Generates a list of appropriate nursing diag-noses
D
Expert systems or decision-making support systems assist the nurse by alerting the nurse to abnormal values on diagnostic tests and medication incompatibilities, generating a list of nursing diagnoses, modifying standardized care plans, and providing guidelines for procedures, infection control measures, patient education, and discharge planning.
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