The Nursing Student Is Admitting a Patient with Abdominal Distention

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nursing student is admitting a patient with abdominal distention and severe nausea. The provider orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube. The student reviews the procedure, gathers the supplies, and tells the instructor, "I'm ready to begin." Which critical-thinking trait suggests that the student is prepared for the task?

• A) Risk taking
• B) Curiosity
• C) Confidence
• D) Perseverance