During a physical examination, the nurse discovers that the patient demonstrates signs of flushed, dry, hot skin, dry mucous membranes and temperature elevation. The nurse realizes grouping this data represents:

A. It increases cost.: While initial implementation is costly, computerized charting ultimately reduces costs by improving efficiency and reducing errors.

B. It promotes individualization of the medical record.: Computerized systems standardize documentation rather than individualizing it. However, personalization can be added through specific notes.

C. It improves legibility.: Handwritten notes can be illegible, leading to errors. Computerized charting eliminates handwriting issues and ensures clarity.

D. It minimizes the number of forms to be completed.: While it may reduce paperwork, it does not necessarily minimize documentation, as structured data entry is still required.

A. To clarify nursing principles: Nursing orders are action-oriented and not just meant to clarify theoretical principles.

B. To resolve the patient’s problems: Nursing orders focus on patient care interventions that directly address identified problems in the nursing diagnosis.

C. To support physician’s orders: Nursing orders complement medical care but are independent nursing actions, not just support for physician directives.

D. To provide broad, general statements: Nursing orders should be specific, measurable, and actionable, not broad statements.