After an In-Service Program Conducted by an Informatics Nurse Specialist

Multiple Choice

After an in-service program conducted by an informatics nurse specialist about electronic health records, interoperability, and standards, a participant asks, "Why is all this important to us as nurses?" Which response by the nurse specialist would be most appropriate?

A) "You need an understanding of the history behind what is happening now."
B) "Nursing is affected by the decisions made for recording healthcare data."
C) "You will most likely be involved with one of the agencies at some time in your career."
D) "This information is likely to impact the view of nursing as a profession."