The newly licensed nurse is concerned about the rapidity with which nursing care information changes. What characteristic would be best to help manage this concern?
1. Ability to use general Internet search engines to obtain information.
2. Knowledge of where and how to find the best possible sources of evidence.
3. Ability to use library print resources to find good information.
4. A good working relationship with experienced nurses.
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Explanation: 1. General Internet search engines do not always provide quality information for healthcare providers. These search engines also provide large amounts of sources that can be overwhelming.
2. The knowledge of where and how to find good evidence is an ability that is valuable to both the newly licensed and more experienced nurses.
3. Library print resources are a source of good information, but may lag behind the most up-to-date information. This is the second best choice to answer this question.
4. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that experienced nurses have kept current with evidence-based practice.
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