Nursing Informatics Is a Specialty Area of Nursing Practice Dedicated

question 12

Multiple Choice

Nursing informatics is a specialty area of nursing practice dedicated to the optimal use of technology to support professional practice and optimal client outcomes.Which of the following is a significant obstacle to the collection of nursing data?

• A) Canada Health Infoway
• B) The International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) lacks unified terminology for recording nursing practice
• C) Lack of evidence-based practices for health information
• D) The absence of universally accepted methods for defining and coding nursing contributions to health outcomes

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Definitions:

Bowlegged

A condition in which a person's legs curve outward at the knees while the feet are together, creating a noticeable gap.

Motor Development

The progression of muscle coordination, strength, and movement abilities in children, crucial for physical activities like crawling, walking, and grasping.

Genetic Tendencies

Inherited traits or predispositions influenced by an individual's genes which can affect various aspects of their health, behavior, and physical appearance.

Maturation

The process of development in which an individual matures or reaches full growth and development, often highlighting physiological or biological growth patterns.