A Student Asks the Nursing Instructor Which Types of Knowledge

question 10

Multiple Choice

A student asks the nursing instructor which types of knowledge are important in the clinical area.How should the instructor respond to the student?

• A)"Empirical knowledge-you have to know the physiology of the problem before you decide which interventions to use."
• B)"A good nurse will have a mix of all four types of knowledge."
• C)"Ethical knowledge-nurses must be able to identify principles and norms,handle conflicts,and be sensitive to sensitive issues."
• D)"Aesthetic knowledge-a nurse must appreciate the special qualities of each client and the individual situation."

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Definitions:

Alternative Option

A different choice or course of action that is available to individuals or organizations.

Zero-Sum Game

In game theory, a scenario where the gain or loss of one player is precisely offset by the losses or gains of the other players.

Positive-Sum Game

is a situation in economics or game theory where all participants can gain or profit in some way, in contrast to a zero-sum game.

Negative-Sum Game

A situation in game theory where the participants' total losses outweigh their total gains, often resulting in a net loss shared by all participants.