The Nurse Has Been Practicing for Several Years and Has

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse has been practicing for several years and has become an unofficial leader, with newer nurses asking for advice about patient care. They are amazed at how much the older nurse "thinks like a nurse." To "think like a nurse," the nurse must carry out which actions?

• A) Be a nurse for several years.
• B) Be able to apply knowledge in making clinical decisions.
• C) Actively participate in the process.
• D) Accept procedures that have been in place for years as right.
• E) Develop a questioning attitude.

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Definitions:

Informal Reasoning

The process of thinking about issues in a non-formal or structured manner, often used in everyday problem-solving and decision-making.

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information from the world around them, influencing learning and perception.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about a group of people, often based on incorrect or incomplete information, leading to prejudiced attitudes.

Internship Offers

Proposals of temporary positions provided by organizations to gain practical experience in a particular field or profession, often as a part of academic training.