A nurse researcher is using the electronic health record (EHR) to identify patients who fall into gaps of care. What function embedded in the EHR assists the nurse researcher in identifying these patients?
A) A registry
B) A database
C) A quality alert
D) A diagnosis code

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A registry within the EHR is designed to track specific patient populations and can help identify patients who fall into gaps of care by monitoring their health status and care needs.

A Nurse Researcher Is Using the Electronic Health Record (EHR)