Asked by Jasmine Smith on Apr 23, 2024
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Although a registered nurse has been working for several years as a staff nurse on an adult oncology unit,the nurse recently transferred to a pediatric unit in the hospital.The nurse will be in orientation for several days to learn about the different systems and will need to demonstrate proficiency in various pediatric areas such as medication administration.Which behavior is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Competency
B) Judgment
C) Advocacy
D) Utilitarianism
Pediatric Unit
A specialized hospital department or division dedicated to the care and treatment of children and adolescents.
Medication Administration
The process of giving a prescribed drug to a patient in accordance with the directions provided by a healthcare professional.
Competency
The ability or skill to do something successfully or efficiently, often evaluated in professional and legal contexts.
- Describe the role of competence and ongoing learning in nursing practice.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of competence and ongoing learning in nursing practice.
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