A nursing preceptor is working with a novice nurse on a ...

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A nursing preceptor is working with a novice nurse on a medical-surgical unit. During client care, the novice nurse shares an evidence-based wound care technique that is being used with much success.
 
  Which is being encouraged when the novice nurse shares this information with the preceptor?
  A) Use trial and error to gain knowledge.
  B) Use existing unit modes of care.
  C) Use new knowledge gained through research.
  D) Use medical knowledge to perform care.

Question 2

A nurse has taken a position in the hospital setting. The nurse knows one role of the professional nurse is that of client advocate. Which must the nurse be aware of in preparation to act as a client advocate?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) The rights of a client in a long-term care facility
  B) The health department's client rights statement
  C) The hospital's client rights statement
  D) State and federal client rights legislation
  E) The unit policy manual

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

The novice nurse is sharing evidence learned through research that may enhance the care of the client. The novice is not encouraging the preceptor to use existing modes of care, medical knowledge, or trial and error in this example.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, D

The nurse reviews the rights statement of the hospital because it more specifically identifies which hospital workers assist clients who feel their rights have been violated. The unit policy manual will not have a separate policy statement from the hospital. The health department will have a client rights statement, but the hospital's statement is more specific to the client's need. The nurse will not need the rights of clients in long-term care facilities as the client is in the hospital.