Which Statement Best Describes an Experienced Nurse? an Experienced Nurse

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes an experienced nurse? An experienced nurse is one who:

• A)Has little experience with a specified population and uses rules to guide performance.
• B)Takes a linear approach to the nursing process.
• C)Is focused only on a patient's disease.
• D)Understands a patient's situation as a whole, rather than a list of tasks, and recognizes the long-term goals for the patient.

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Definitions:

Situational Control

The ability of an individual or group to influence the outcome of events or behaviors in a specific context.

Attribution Theory

Theory that explains how you generate explanations for people’s behaviors.

Implicit Personality

A theory suggesting that people make automatic, subconscious judgments about others based on their behavior and appearances.

Standpoint Theory

Theory that a person’s social position, power, or cultural background influences how the person perceives the behavior of others.