The instructor is working with the informatics nurse to plan training for the new clinical information system. Which approach provides the most effective end-user learning experience?
A) Real client data are utilized for realistic practice.
B) The equipment used for training is the same used in the clinical setting.
C) Two employees share each workstation for mutual encouragement.
D) The live system is used with simulated client data.
B) The equipment used for training is the same used in the clinical setting.
Explanation: A) Client data must be scrubbed before using in a practice environment.
B) Ideally, individual user training should be done on the same equipment that will be seen in the clinical setting.
C) Each person should have their own workstation.
D) If the live system is used, data may be altered, and confidentiality of client information may be compromised.
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