A nurse is providing a presentation to a group of nurses on lifelong learning in nursing. Which of the following resources should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

A. Decrease in coordination of client care. Electronic documentation improves, rather than decreases, coordination of care by allowing multiple healthcare providers to access real-time patient information, reducing communication errors and delays.

B. Increase of duplicate tests performed on client. Electronic health records (EHRs) help minimize duplicate testing by providing a comprehensive view of a client’s medical history, including previous tests and results, thereby reducing unnecessary procedures.

C. Portal that allows clients to interact with providers. Many electronic documentation systems include patient portals, enabling clients to schedule appointments, view test results, communicate with providers, and access educational resources, which enhances patient engagement and healthcare transparency.

D. Same-day access to client health record. While EHRs improve accessibility, updates to a client’s health record may depend on documentation workflow and provider input. Some results, such as lab tests, may not be immediately available, making this statement less universally accurate.

A. A client who is requesting a bedpan. While important for comfort and dignity, requesting a bedpan is not an urgent or life-threatening situation. The nurse should prioritize clients based on immediate safety concerns before assisting with toileting needs.

B. A client who reports their IV pump is beeping. An IV pump alarm may indicate an occlusion, low battery, or completion of an infusion. While it requires attention, it is not an immediate priority over a client who has experienced a fall, which could result in serious injuries.

C. A client who is postoperative and is reporting nausea. Nausea is discomforting and should be addressed, especially in postoperative clients who are at risk for aspiration. However, this is not an immediate safety concern compared to assessing a client who has fallen, which may involve head trauma or fractures.

D. A client who reports they have fallen while ambulating. A fall can result in serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, or internal bleeding. The nurse must assess the client immediately for injuries, neurological status, and vital signs to determine the appropriate interventions, making this the highest priority.