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Mimi

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Which of the following are recognized competencies for an entry-level nurse? (Select all that ap-ply.)
 
  1. Views clients holistically
  2. Utilizes the nursing process
  3. Participates in life-long learning
  4. Exhibits nursing professionalism
  5. Delegates client care appropriately
  6. Exhibits expert nursing knowledge

Question 2

Clinical nursing decisions are best made using:
 
  1. Clinical pathways
  2. Accurate assessment data
  3. Previous nursing knowledge
  4. Interdisciplinary collaboration



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All provided options are recognized competencies for entry-level nurses except the ability to practice with expert nursing knowledge. This will be acquired with time and experience.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
When beginning an assignment with a client, the first nursing activity involves a focused but complete assessment of the client's condition. This information enables the nurse to make an ac-curate clinical decision as to the client's health problems and required nursing therapies. The re-maining options support the clinical decision-making process.



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