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A healthcare provider is caring for a patient who is to receive an antibiotic drug that causes severe skin damage when infiltrated. The order reads 'Infuse over one hour by port-a-cath.' When the healthcare provider assesses the personal digital assistant that lists the steps to access a port-a-cath, which type of computer software is being used?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Point-of-care technology. Point-of-care technology is used at the bedside to access information quickly for immediate patient care, such as procedures like accessing a port-a-cath. In this scenario, the healthcare provider is using a personal digital assistant to follow steps for accessing the port-a-cath, which is a point-of-care technology.
A: Data management software focuses on organizing and storing data, not specifically on accessing information at the bedside.
B: Electronic health records (EHR) are used for documenting patient information and medical history, not for accessing procedural steps in real-time at the bedside.
D: Telehealth involves using technology for remote healthcare services, not for accessing procedural information at the bedside.
In summary, the other choices are incorrect because they do not directly relate to accessing information at the bedside for immediate patient care, unlike point-of-care technology.