A Nurse Is Attending a Continuing Education Program About Growth

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development.Why is it necessary that nurses are well educated about this content? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
• B)Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2010
• C)Can provide more effective health education
• D)Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families

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Definitions:

Holism

The systems principle of nonsummativity—the whole is different from the sum of its parts. The elements of a system, functioning interdependently, cannot be aggregated; they can be understood only through their dynamic interaction.

Double-Interacts

Karl Weick’s notion of the basic unit of organizing (A-B-A) through which organization members reduce information equivocality.

Pedagogy

The art and science of teaching, encompassing various strategies, methods, and approaches used to facilitate learning.