A nurse educator evaluates the students' understanding of the benefits related to the use of electronic health records (EHR). Which response by a student would indicate that further teaching is required?
a. Consumer empowerment
b. Information becomes available to the public
c. Better access to health information
d. Complete and accurate health information
B
There are three main benefits to health providers and patients when the EHR is used. These benefits
include consumer empowerment, better access to health information, and complete and accurate health
information. Information does not become available to the public because this would be a violation of
HIPAA.
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a. loses two to four pounds per month until desired weight is obtained. b. joins an exercise group. c. verbalizes a 1500-calorie-per-day diet plan. d. weighs self daily.
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