Which of the following statements is true about knowledge discovery and the role of the nurse?
1. Point-of-care nurses do not have the education to translate knowledge into best practice models.
2. Nurses have the ability to translate knowledge into improved practice patterns.
3. Nurses cannot act upon data unless in collaboration with other health care professionals.
4. Attending physicians rather than nurses are in the best position to deliver high-quality and cost-effective care that is dependent upon their ability to translate knowledge (evidence) into practice.
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Rationale: Clinical repositories are now available for research and utilization purposes. Point-of-care nurses are excellent candidates to analyze data in repositories and create best practice models to improve care.
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