Question

A colleague has presented the nurse with new information on a medication that they obtained from a website on the internet. Which is the nurse's most appropriate response?
Implement the findings of the resource with caution. Educate the colleague about the need to avoid online resources. Disregard the information because it is from a website. Evaluate the reliability and accuracy of the internet website.

Answer 1

The nurse's most appropriate response would be to **evaluate the reliability and accuracy of the internet website**. It is important to assess the credibility of the information before accepting or implementing it in clinical practice. This approach allows for informed decision-making while encouraging a culture of inquiry and critical thinking among colleagues.