A Nursing Preceptor Is Working with a Novice Nurse on a Medical-Surgical

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nursing preceptor is working with a novice nurse on a medical-surgical unit. During client care, the novice nurse shares an evidence-based wound care technique that is being used with much success. Which of the following is being encouraged when the novice nurse shares this information with the preceptor?

• A)Use of trial and error to gain knowledge
• B)Use of existing unit modes of care
• C)Use of new knowledge gained through research
• D)Use of medical knowledge to perform care

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