The nurse is using the Internet to research an unfamiliar disease state. Which of the following is true when searching the Internet?
A) The Internet should not be used to provide information for client teaching.
B) Most Websites are updated regularly and may be more accurate than printed material.
C) It is not necessary to double-check information on the Internet for accuracy.
D) The nurse should never join a chat room when accessing the Internet.
B
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Websites are usually updated regularly, so information may be more up to date than printed material. A great deal of client teaching information can be downloaded from the Internet. The nurse must screen this material before giving it to a client to make sure it is not too overwhelming or too technical. It is important to double-check Internet information for accuracy. Although most information is accurate, errors may occur. Chat rooms and bulletin boards allow communication with experts who will answer questions and give additional information.
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