While orienting to the critical care unit, the newly hired nurse notices that the preceptor is using a tablet computer during medication administration. The new nurse says, "That looks awkward and time consuming." How should the preceptor reply?
1. "It is awkward but it is required and I am getting accustomed to it."
2. "I use it to make certain I am medicating the right patient."
3. "Using a tablet computer actually increases the speed at which I can deliver care."
4. "I use the tablet computer to check on dosing and side effect information when I am giving new medications."
Answer: 4
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