The nurse realizes that the increased use of technology in critical care units has resulted in which consequence for patient care?
1. Decreased risk of errors in patient care
2. Decreased therapeutic nurse-patient communication
3. Improved overall patient satisfaction with care
4. Improved patient safety across the entire spectrum
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Rationale 1: This has not been demonstrated as an outcome resulting from an increased use of technology in critical care units.
Rationale 2: This has been demonstrated as an outcome resulting from an increased use of technology in critical care units.
Rationale 3: This has not been demonstrated as an outcome resulting from an increased use of technology in critical care units.
Rationale 4: This has not been demonstrated as an outcome resulting from an increased use of technology in critical care units.
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