The Nurse Is Planning to Utilize the Core Competency Use

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning to utilize the core competency use informatics when providing patient care. Which action should the nurse perform when using this core competency?

• A) Change the sharps container in a patient's room.
• B) Document the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient.
• C) Discuss the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist.
• D) Search through a database of articles to find current research on wound care.

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