Which Statement Best Describes a Proficient Nurse? a Proficient Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a proficient nurse? A proficient nurse is one who:

• A) has little experience with a specified population and uses rules to guide performance.
• B) has an intuitive grasp of a clinical situation and quickly identifies the accurate solution.
• C) sees actions in the context of daily plans for patients.
• D) understands a patient situation as a whole rather than a list of tasks and sees long-term goals for the patient.

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Definitions:

Open-Ended Response

A type of answer that allows for a free-form response, encouraging detailed and expressive replies.

Hip Pain

Discomfort located in or around the hip joint, often caused by arthritis, injury, pinched nerves, or other conditions.

Catheter-Related Infections

Infections that occur in patients who are using a catheter, typically involving the urinary tract, bloodstream, or site of insertion.

Assertive Communication

A communication style in which individuals express their needs and feelings in a direct, honest, and respectful way.