The role of the informatics nurse does not include assessing the usability of devices for health care consumers. This statement is false because of which of the following reasons?
1. The informatics nurse approves the usability of devices.
2. The development of policy regarding usability is an important part of the informatics nurse's role.
3. The informatics nurse is concerned more with the actual device than the usability.
4. The informatics nurse's role is to work only with the nursing staff and not patients.
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Rationale: Informatics nurses do have a role in assessing the usability of devices for health care consumers, including the development of health policy.
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