When considering nursing, when should information literacy, an integral component of evidence-based practice (EBP), first be introduced?

A. Enthusiasm. Capitalization is generally not interpreted as enthusiasm; it can be more indicative of shouting or strong emotion.

B. Excitement. Similar to enthusiasm, excitement is not typically conveyed through capital letters; it might instead be perceived as aggressive.

C. Yelling. In digital communication, capitalizing all letters is often interpreted as shouting or yelling, which could come across as rude or demanding.

D. Swearing. While strong language may be used to convey anger or frustration, capitalizing a sentence does not directly imply swearing.

A. Maintaining financial records and identifying budget deficits.
This option relates to financial management rather than informatics competencies. Informatics primarily focuses on the use of information technology in healthcare settings, not financial aspects.

B. Integrating and applying information, computer, and nursing sciences.
This is a key informatics competency, as it involves the ability to integrate knowledge from various fields to improve patient care.

C. Possessing basic information management and computer technology skills.
This is essential for nurses to effectively utilize electronic health records (EHR) and other health technologies, making it a valid informatics competency.

D. Using information management and computer technology. This is a fundamental competency in informatics, as it directly relates to the effective use of technology to manage patient data and improve care.