In-text citations in nursing are crucial for several reasons: 1. Supporting Evidence: They provide evidence for clinical decisions and interventions. 2. Credibility and Accountability: They enhance the credibility of the nurse and the reliability of the information. 3. Avoiding Plagiarism: Proper citations help avoid plagiarism by giving credit to the original authors. 4. Research Validation: They validate the research and findings by showing the sources of information.
