A nursing informatics specialist is participating as a member of panel that is conducting a presentation about computers for a community group. When describing graphical user interfaces (GUIs), which advantage would the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A) Ability to have multiple programs open at the same time
B) Increased ease in moving data between open programs
C) Enhanced use of statistical information for analysis
D) Decreased need to remember specific command words
E) Decreased length of time needed for booting up the computer

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Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) allow users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators, as opposed to text-based interfaces, typed command labels, or text navigation. This makes it easier for users to manage and navigate between multiple programs simultaneously (A), facilitates the transfer of data between these programs (B), and reduces the need for memorizing specific command words (D), as actions can be performed through icons and menus. GUIs do not inherently enhance the use of statistical information for analysis (C) or decrease the boot-up time of a computer (E).

A Nursing Informatics Specialist Is Participating as a Member of Panel