A nurse wants to find all the pertinent patient information in one record, regardless of the number of times the patient entered the health care system. Which record should the nurse access?

A. The electronic medical record (EMR) typically contains data from one healthcare facility or provider system and does not aggregate data from multiple sources. B. An electronic problem record is focused on specific health issues but does not provide a complete history. C. The electronic health record (EHR) compiles a comprehensive view of the patient’s health history, including all encounters across various healthcare systems. This is the most accurate and thorough source for patient data. D. Electronic charting records are generally used for documenting care and not for storing full patient history.