As a nurse, what is the purpose of performing return demonstrations of procedures?
1. Synthesize information
2. Operationalize theories
3. Collect data
4. Process information
Correct Answer: 1
Knowledge is synthesized information, whereby relationships are identified and formalized. Theory bases are frameworks or conceptual thoughts that help clinicians understand how concepts are structured and operationalized. Data collection is the act of gathering information to formulate a plan of action. Nurses are information processors; gathering data, synthesizing information, organizing and structuring a plan of care from the processed information.
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