A nursing student is conducting a literature review via the Internet to identify a problem area that may be applicable in scope for nursing. When conducting the search, which of the following would be most important for the student to keep in mind?
A) The Internet should be the last resort for scientific literature review.
B) Very few nursing sites are available through the Internet.
C) Most websites that provide nursing information are reliable.
D) MedLine is a reputable online database of nursing information.
Ans: D
MedLine is a highly reputable online database of nursing information. The Internet is continuously growing as a resource for nursing research and has developed into a sophisticated tool for information retrieval, as well as research for the general public and for nursing and health professionals. Hundreds of sites are available through the World Wide Web. However, not all websites that provide nursing information are reliable.
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