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the past few decades and there are no indications that this trend will stop anytime
soon. Computers have developed in speed, accuracy, and efficiency, yet also cost
less and have reduced physical size. These trends are predicted to continue. Cur-
rent computer hardware and software offer vital and valuable tools for both
nurses and clients to engage in on-screen and on-line activities that provide rich
access to data and information. The productivity, creative, and communicative
software tools can also enable nurses to work with computers to further foster
knowledge acquisition and development. Wide access to vast stores of ...