What Is ELSI

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Essay

What is ELSI?

Recognize the role of digital transition and electronic documentation in nursing.

Identify reliable electronic sources for research in nursing.

Discuss the concerns and benefits of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in nursing.

Distinguish between critical thinking, intuition, tacit knowledge, and standardized language in nursing actions.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptor

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by generating electrical signals.

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons connected by synapses, which transmit signals from one part of the body or brain to another.

Voluntary Responses

Actions that are consciously controlled by the brain, often in response to stimuli or as part of deliberate movement or decision-making.

Involuntary Responses

Reflex actions that occur without conscious control, such as breathing, blinking, or the heartbeat.