Nurses Need to Become Skilled at Using Patient-Centered IT Tools

Multiple Choice

Nurses need to become skilled at using patient-centered IT tools to access information that can expand their knowledge in a just-in-time, evidence-based approach. Which one of these answers best indicates the nurse is functioning as a knowledge worker?

A) The nurse assumes the role of knowledge user.
B) The nurse shifts from primarily using critical thinking to also using critical synthesis.
C) The nurse assumes the roles of data gatherer and information user.
D) The nurse utilizes computerized assessment and documentation forms, including prompts.