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colleen colleen
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11 years ago
Which of the following is an example of the nurse who is utilizing the core competency use informatics when providing patient care?
1. searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care
2. documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient
3. discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist
4. changing the sharps container in a patient’s room
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11 years ago
1 -- Rationale 1: Searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of using informatics.
Rationale 2: Documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of providing patient-centered care.
Rationale 3: Discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of working in interdisciplinary teams.
Rationale 4: Changing the sharp’s container is an example of applying quality improvement.
Global Rationale: Examples of the nurse using the core competency of using informatics include the use of technology to communicate, manage knowledge, decrease errors, and support critical thinking activities. The activity of searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of the use of informatics. Documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of providing patient-centered care. Discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of working in interdisciplinary teams. Changing the sharps container in a patient’s room is an example of applying quality improvement.
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