The Novice Nurse Is Learning About the Contributions of Philosophy

question 6

Multiple Choice

The novice nurse is learning about the contributions of philosophy to understanding the concept of self. When learning about Patricia Benner's theory of the concept of self, what will the nurse recognize as the definition of a novice nurse?

• A) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the patients and the tools required to provide patient care.
• B) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the disease process and treatment plan required to provide patient care.
• C) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the assessment and planning required to provide patient care.
• D) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the pharmacologic and the nonpharmacologic therapies required to provide patient care.

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Definitions:

Self-worth

The evaluation of oneself in terms of value or worthiness.

Self-serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.

Success

The achievement of set goals or the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.

Efforts

The use of physical or mental energy to achieve something.