The nurse is preparing to search for information about the latest treatment for foot wounds for diabetic clients. The nurse realizes that this ability of the agency computer system:
1. Enhances nursing practice.
2. Allows for improved documentation.
3. Improves medication choices for the client.
4. Disseminates information to the administrative system.
1. Enhances nursing practice.
Rationale:
One goal of nursing informatics is to provide a mechanism whereby nurses have access to clinical information that will enhance nursing practice. Information searches do not improve documentation. The physician chooses the medication ordered. Searching for information does not affect the administrative system.
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1. will require a 1-day treatment with the same drug. 2. will not develop the infection or require treatment. 3. will be treated, even though he is asymptomatic. 4. is required by law to be examined by a physician.
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