An Informatics Nurse Is Developing an Educational Game to Promote

question 46

Multiple Choice

An informatics nurse is developing an educational game to promote skills training and teamwork in the stressful trauma department. An educational game would be successful for which of the following reasons?

• A) Games are goal-oriented and fun.
• B) Games are rooted in exploratory learning.
• C) Games are inexpensive and valued in the healthcare arena.
• D) Games do not facilitate social interaction or competition.

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