At the end of a work shift, the nurse collects vital signs and intake and output measurements from nursing assistive personnel. What are these finding considered to be?
A) Data
B) Wisdom
C) Knowledge
D) Information
A) Data
Explanation: A) Data are discrete entities that are described objectively without interpretation.
B) Wisdom is the ability to appropriately use knowledge to recognize and handle complex problems.
C) Knowledge is synthesized information that shows formally recognized relationships.
D) Information is data that have been interpreted, organized, or structured.
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