A nursing informatics specialist is presenting a seminar on nursing informatics. After the seminar, a group of nurses are talking with the presenter and one of the nurses states, "I'm pretty good with computers, so I should become an informatics nurse." Which response would be most appropriate?
A) "Computer competency is absolutely essential to this practice."
B) "It sounds like you have a good idea about what's involved."
C) "The computer is just a tool for the real focus, information management."
D) "I can recommend some very good educational programs if you're interested."

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"The computer is just a tool for the real focus, information management." This response correctly emphasizes that while computer skills are important, the essence of nursing informatics is managing and using information to support nursing practice, rather than just being proficient with computer technology.

A Nursing Informatics Specialist Is Presenting a Seminar on Nursing