The nurse manager is encouraging staff on the unit to go back to ...

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The nurse manager is encouraging staff on the unit to go back to school and become professionals, not just workers by increasing their knowledge through education and networking.
 
  Which criteria for nursing to be recognized as a profession is the nurse manager highlighting? Select all that apply.
  A) Joining professional organizations
  B) Following a code of ethics
  C) Having specialized education requirements
  D) Conducting ongoing research
  E) Having autonomy

Question 2

The home health nurse visiting a client to complete a wound dressing notes that the client has a flat affect and is not as responsive as during previous visits.
 
  The nurse calls the primary healthcare provider for a psychiatric referral. By recognizing the signs and symptoms of possible depression, the nurse is exhibiting which concept of evidence-based practice?
  A) Clinical decision making
  B) Advocacy
  C) Professional behaviors
  D) Accountability

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, C, E

While all of the answer choices are criteria for nursing to be recognized as a profession, the nurse manager highlights the importance of specialized education and joining professional organizations through networking. Having autonomy is inferred as more education leads to more autonomy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

Evidence-based practice has widespread implications for all areas of nursing, from how it informs and reflects nursing as a profession to the day-to-day care of clients. Clinical decision making is an evidence-based practice provides scientific support for nurses in clinical thinking processes, making decisions, and using clinical judgment. The nurse depends on current best practice to deliver quality care throughout the individual client's nursing plan of care.