Learner a Is Concerned About the Clinical Evaluation Component of the Nursing

question 1

Multiple Choice

Learner A is concerned about the clinical evaluation component of the nursing program. A peer could help alleviate anxiety by explaining that the purpose of clinical evaluation is to

• A) assist the learner to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
• B) provide constructive criticism related to poor performance behaviors.
• C) keep unsuitable persons from achieving licensure.
• D) help learners develop the ability to listen to negative comments about performance.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Relating to, or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system that accelerates the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure or showing feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the environment.

Central

Pertaining to the most important or core part of something, often referring to the main or primary focus or system within a larger context.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action, stress, or emergency situations by activating the fight or flight response.