The process of understanding and applying researched clinical evidence to nursing practice requires the nurse to become information literate. Which of the following actions by the nurse best describes the use of information literacy?

Question

a. Identifies a specific clinical problem, accesses appropriate resources, and assesses the relevancy of use of information for that particular patient's problem.
b. Identifies a particular patient problem and immediately notifies physician and family for treatment.
c. Identifies the lack of research skills and consults librarian for workshop on con-ducting research studies.
d. Identifies lack of research skills and consults a scientific researcher to teach basic computer information.

Answer 1

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Information literacy is a fundamental skill that the nurse must develop. Information literacy is defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the information.