The informatics nurse is challenged with explaining the use of standardized terminology within a healthcare organization's electronic health record system. Which should the nurse emphasize as benefiting from the use of this terminology? Select all that apply.
A) Patients
B) Providers
C) Healthcare organizations
D) Healthcare industry
E) Informational technicians
A) Patients
B) Providers
C) Healthcare organizations
D) Healthcare industry
Explanation: A) Implementing standardized terminology has many benefits to multiple beneficiaries, including the patient.
B) Implementing standardized terminology has many benefits to multiple beneficiaries, including providers.
C) Implementing standardized terminology has many benefits to multiple beneficiaries, including healthcare organizations.
D) Implementing standardized terminology has many benefits to multiple beneficiaries, including the healthcare industry in general.
E) Information technicians are not identified as being a beneficiary of standardized terminology.
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