While Orienting to the Critical Care Unit,the Newly Hired Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

While orienting to the critical care unit,the newly hired nurse notices that the preceptor is using a tablet computer during medication administration.The new nurse says,"That looks awkward and time consuming." How should the preceptor reply?

• A)"It is awkward but it is required and I am getting accustomed to it."
• B)"I use it to make certain I am medicating the right patient."
• C)"Using a tablet computer actually increases the speed at which I can deliver care."
• D)"I use the tablet computer to check on dosing and side effect information when I am giving new medications."

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