A nurse performing a technology assessment understands that the results of the assessment will be used to
a. compare different brands of equipment.
b. determine whether up-to-date items are being used.
c. distribute technology evenly across units.
d. make decisions on resource allocation.
D
Technology assessments are used to look at safety, effectiveness, and costs associated with technology, with the final outcome being decisions on resource allocation.
A technology assessment is not used to compare different brands of equipment.
A technology assessment does not evaluate equipment for its currentness.
The technology assessment findings would not be used to distribute technology evenly across units.
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