Although a registered nurse has been working for several years as a staff nurse on an adult oncology unit, he recently transferred to a pediatric unit in the hospital
He will be in orientation for several days to learn about the different systems, and he will need to demonstrate proficiency in various pediatric areas such as medication administration. This is because he will need to demonstrate which of the following? A. Competency
B. Judgment
C. Advocacy
D. Utilitarianism
A
Competence refers to specific knowledge and skills necessary to perform a task. In the practice of nursing, competence ensures the provision of safe nursing care. Regulations that guide the documentation of competence vary from state to state, but the agreement to practice with competence is a common denominator for all states and is in the nursing code of ethics.
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