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At this time, bioinstrumentation is the product of the possible as modified by what is practical. The bioengineer offers both the possible and the practical from an engineering and ideal model. The nurse, in contrast, speaks to the ideal possible from a confining practical clinical model. Symbiosis of nursing and bioengineering will combine the important attributes of each discipline for the betterment of patient care. In truth, the machine becomes an instrument of humanity.
此时，生物仪器是可行之物与实际之物相结合的产物。生物工程师从工程学和理想模型的角度提供了可行与实际的内容。相比之下，护士则从受限的实际临床模型出发阐述理想的可行性。护理与生物工程的共生将结合各学科的重要特性，以改善患者护理。事实上，机器成为了人性的工具。
