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A nurse that uses a computerized system to assist in patient care is considered what type of worker?

  1. Data analyst

  2. IT specialist

  3. Knowledge worker

  4. Technical officer

The correct answer is: Knowledge worker

A nurse who uses a computerized system to assist in patient care is considered a knowledge worker. Knowledge workers are individuals who work with and manipulate information as part of their job duties. In this scenario, the nurse is utilizing the computerized system to access and process information relevant to patient care, making them a knowledge worker. While the other options may play a role in healthcare informatics, they do not specifically address the nurse's use of computerized systems to support patient care.