The nurse uses an electronic information technology-based system that is designed to improve clinical decision making to enhance client care and safety. This system is referred to as a
a. personal digital assistant.
b. handheld wireless device.
c. point of care information and documentation system.
d. computerized clinical decision support system.
ANS: D
An important asset of HIT adoption is the provision of a computerized clinical decision support system, which is referred to as CDS. A CDS is defined as an electronic information technology-based system designed to improve clinical decision making to enhance client care and safety. Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a generic term for any of several brands of small, handheld computerized electronic devices that fit in the palm of the nurse's hand. Handheld wireless devices allow continual real-time exchange of information. Nursing practice now incorporates point of care information and documentation, allowing continual use of updated client information and reference material at any client location via the Internet.
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