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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Information literacy is a fundamental skill that the nurse must develop. Information literacy is defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the information. Identifying a particular patient problem and immediately notifying the physician and family for treatment address direct patient care rather than nursing research. Identifying the lack of research skills and consulting a librarian for a workshop on conducting research studies and identifying a lack of research skills and consulting a scientific researcher to teach basic computer information incorrectly focus on the lack of research skills.

The Process of Understanding and Applying Researched Clinical Evidence to Nursing