While adopting new technology to enhance patient care and safety, nurses can continue to provide:
a. compassionate care.
b. consumer empowerment.
c. self-management of wellness.
d. education about health care.
ANS: A
While adopting new technology that enhances patient care and safety, it is the nurse's responsibility to continue to provide compassionate care. The spread of IT supports consumer empowerment and self-management of wellness and disease. Consumers can electronically access their own health information, communicate with their health care providers, and seek needed education about health care.
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