A nurse is discussing the advantages of standardized documentation forms in the nursing information system.Which advantage should the nurse describe?
A) Varied clinical databases
B) Reduced errors of omission
C) Increased hospital costs
D) More time to read charts

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Advantages associated with the nursing information system include increased time to spend with patients (not more time to read charts); better access to information; enhanced quality of documentation; reduced errors of omission; reduced,not increased,hospital costs; increased nurse job satisfaction; compliance with requirements of accrediting agencies (e.g.,TJC); and development of a common,not varied,clinical database.

A Nurse Is Discussing the Advantages of Standardized Documentation Forms