When using electronic medical records (EMR), the nurse knows that the EMR:
A) holds the documentation of a single episode of care.
B) is a longitudinal record of care for each patient.
C) is widely used for individual health care encounters.
D) includes progress notes for all disciplines.

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The electronic medical record (EMR), which is the documentation of a single episode of care (i.e., outpatient visit or inpatient stay), becomes a part of the electronic health record (EHR), which is a longitudinal record of care. EHRs are becoming widely used for individual health care encounters and for maintaining patients' health records over long periods. As EHRs become fully implemented, they include provider order entries, progress notes for all disciplines, computerized medication profiles, access to diagnostic test results on a timely basis, decision support systems, and online clinical reminders and alerts.

When Using Electronic Medical Records (EMR), the Nurse Knows That