The Process of Understanding and Applying Researched Clinical Evidence to Nursing

question 15

Multiple Choice

The process of understanding and applying researched clinical evidence to nursing practice requires the nurse to become information literate. Which action by the nurse best describes the use of information literacy?

• A) Identifies a specific clinical problem, accesses appropriate resources, and assesses the relevancy of use of information for that particular patient's problem
• B) Identifies a particular patient problem and immediately notifies the physician and family for treatment
• C) Identifies the lack of research skills and consults a librarian for a workshop on conducting research studies
• D) Identifies the lack of research skills and consults a scientific researcher to teach basic computer information

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