Under which circumstance would the use of a geographic information system (GIS)be beneficial for healthcare workers?
A)When sharing a traveling client's electronic health record (EHR)with an out-of-state provider
B)During a mass casualty incident
C)When tracking the sleep pattern of a client
D)During an influenza outbreak

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A)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident.
B)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident
C)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident
D)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident

Under Which Circumstance Would the Use of a Geographic Information