The purpose of the use of symbols when the HUC is transcribing orders is to:
A)alert the doctor that the order is completed and where he or she can locate the examination results.
B)alert the nurse that the order has been transcribed and when he or she should expect it to be completed.
C)indicate to the HIMS department that the order has been transcribed.
D)indicate completion of that particular transcription step.

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By using symbols,the HUC provides a written record of the steps completed;this reduces the possibility that a part of the transcription procedure may be omitted or forgotten.

The Purpose of the Use of Symbols When the HUC