How do values appear prior to filing them to a patient's chart?

• A. In italics
• B. In bold
• C. With a shaded edge in their cell
• D. With a blue border

Answer: (C)

The main idea is recognizing how Epic marks data that hasn’t yet become part of the official chart. When you enter values that aren’t filed, they appear with a shaded edge around their cell. This visual cue shows the data is in draft or pending status and not yet part of the permanent patient record. You can review or modify these values before you file them; once they’re filed, the shading typically disappears and the data becomes a formal part of the chart. Other visual formats like italics, bold, or blue borders aren’t standard indicators for this draft status.