A nurse is orienting to the critical care unit. The nurse notes the preceptor is accessing information from a PDA. The orienting nurse questions the use of the device. What statement by the preceptor is indicated?
1. "The PDA is used to provide me with important information to deliver safe patient care.".
2. "You are right, the PDA is time consuming.".
3. "The PDA is utilized to increase the speed at which I deliver patient care.".
4. "The PDA is used to make sure I am medicating the right patient.".
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Rationale: The PDA is used to provide information for patient care at the bedside. The type of information accessed with the PDA includes reference materials and drug data. The PDA is used to offer this information in a timely manner. The focus of the PDA is to promote patient safety not reduce work time. The PDA does not check patient information to ensure the right patient is being medicated.
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