Asked by Michelle Welzant on Sep 26, 2024

Which statement by a nurse indicates a good understanding about the differences between data validation and data interpretation?

A) "Data interpretation occurs before data validation."
B) "Validation involves looking for patterns in professional standards."
C) "Validation involves comparing data with other sources for accuracy."
D) "Data interpretation involves discovering patterns in professional standards."

Data Validation

The process of ensuring that a program operates on clean, correct and useful data, through checks and routines.

Data Interpretation

The process of analyzing and making sense of collected data to derive conclusions or insights.

Professional Standards

Guidelines and principles that dictate the ethical and technical expectations of professionals in their field.

  • Acknowledge the importance of verifying and analyzing patient information for precise nursing judgments.