The Nurse Has Been Practicing for Several Years and Has

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse has been practicing for several years and has become the unofficial leader, with newer nurses going to her for advice about patient care. They are amazed at how much the older nurse "thinks like a nurse." In order to "think like a nurse," the nurse must: (Select all that apply.)

• 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:

Unilateral Contract

A contract in which only one party makes a promise or undertakes a performance, while the other side only has to perform if they choose to.

Forbearance

An agreement between a debtor and lender to temporarily postpone repayment of a loan, often to avoid default.

Illusory Promise

signifies a statement that appears to be a promise but does not actually bind the party making it to a particular action or outcome, thus lacking the substance necessary for a valid contract.

Real Obligation

A legal obligation that is tied to a specific property, requiring the fulfillment of some duty relative to that property.