The nurse documenting the patient's progress in the care plan in the electronic health record before an interdisciplinary discharge conference is demonstrating competency in which QSEN category?
a. Patient-centered care
b. Quality improvement
c. Evidence-based practice
d. Informatics and technology
ANS: D
The nurse is displaying competency in the QSEN area of informatics and technology. Using a computerized information system to document patient needs and progress and communicate vital information regarding the patient with health care team members provides evidence that nursing practice standards related to the nursing process have been maintained during the care of the patient.
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