A hospital is using a computer system that allows all health care providers to use a protocol system to document the care they provide. Which type of system/design will the nurse be using?

A) Clinical decision support system
B) Nursing process design
C) Critical pathway design
D) Computerized provider order entry system

Clinical Decision Support System

A health information technology system designed to assist in clinical decision-making by providing tailored, evidence-based knowledge to clinicians and patients.

Protocol System

A predefined written procedural method in the medical and research fields, which outlines the study design or steps in patient care or treatment procedure.

Nursing Process Design

A systematic approach to nursing care that involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to improve patient outcomes.