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EY67 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Nurses with information technology experience are in greater demand as more organizations incorporate the use of the electronic health record and computerized order entry.

Which of the following are considered skills and/or competencies for nurses to develop to prepare for the changes in health care? Select all that apply. 1. Collaboration and communication
2. Organizational and interpersonal skills
3. Ability to review, critique, and evaluate evidence available through clinical practice guidelines and research
4. Aptitude for translating clinical practice recommendations into algorithms
5. Proficiency to disseminate research findings

Question 2

Data integrity is crucial to the success of professional nursing practice. Which of the following phrases identifies its relevance to quality care?

1. Data integrity provides a systematic approach to the care of the patient.
2. The use of authentic data ensures mistakes are avoided.
3. All data entered into the system are accurate.
4. Data integrity is a driving force in treatment decision making.

coyin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale: -Ability to articulate the vision for clinical workflow through technology that benefits patient care

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Data, itself, does not provide an approach to patient care, but guides the nurse and health care team in decision making.