Author Question: The student nurse is attending a lecture about commitment to the profession of nursing. The ... (Read 86 times)

viki · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The student nurse is attending a lecture about commitment to the profession of nursing. The instructor is grading the student's commitment to nursing during this rotation.

Which action by the student indicates commitment of the nursing profession?
A) Calls in sick for clinical to study for a class exam
B) Declines to observe a new procedure to give a necessary bath
C) Misses class to attend a political rally
D) Calls in sick for clinical because of a respiratory infection

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 14 days ago. The client is preparing for discharge in a few days.

The nurse facilitates a care conference with the primary healthcare provider, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and the client and family to develop a plan of care for the client prior to discharge. Which roles are being demonstrated by this nurse?
Select all that apply.
A) Coordinator
B) Collaborator
C) Differentiated practitioner
D) Team leader
E) Expert

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Whereas calling in sick for a frivolous reason demonstrates a lack of commitment, calling in sick with a bona fide illness demonstrates protection of the clients who are already compromised. Attending a political rally may be important, but for the student attending class demonstrates the greater commitment. Studying for a class exam is also important, but not more important than learning clinical skills. The student who demonstrates commitment seeks out as many new learning experiences as possible.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B

The nurse is solving problems and planning care for the client by coordinating and collaborating with the other health team members who will participate in client care. All members of the team may be experts, but the level of expertise is not the role the nurse is exhibiting. The nurse is not responsible for how the members of the health team perform their jobs as a team leader would be. The nurse is not acting as an authoritarian in this case; the nurse is planning care and coordination. Differentiated practice involves nursing care from all levels of education and is not illustrated in this scenario.