When a client shares with the nurse that she/he has be researching her/his condition on various web sites, the nurse responds most responsively when stating:
1. "Information from the Internet isn't always accurate."
2. "It's best to check this information with your physician."
3. "Bring your information to the clinic so we can go through it together."
4. "I'd prefer you rely on information you haven't received from our office."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Nurses may need to interpret Internet sources of information to clients and their families. Though not all Internet-based information is accurate, some may be high quality and valid. Nurses need to become information brokers so they, not just the physician, can help clients access and evaluate information to determine its usefulness.
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