Truncation is a search technique used in various databases and search engines to find multiple forms of a word stem. In the context of nursing, it helps researchers, students, and professionals locate a broader range of articles, studies, or documents that are relevant to their specific topic. By using a truncation symbol, typically an asterisk (*), at the end of the root of a word, you can search for all possible endings. For example, searching for "nurs*" will retrieve results for "nurse," "nurses," "nursing," and "nursed."
