A physician meets with the CNO (chief nurse officer) to discuss concerns regarding the ICU nurses? level of skill. The physician informs the CNO she has addressed her concerns to the manager and director of this unit
The physician informs the CNO the director does not see any issues with the nursing staff?s level of skill. This is an example of: 1. Core competency.
2. Lack of motivation.
3. Low skill recognition.
4. Skill recognition.
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Explanation: 1. Low skill recognition needs the most attention in an unstable and unpredictable environment.
Low skill recognition is a tendency not to recognize the role one?s own ability has played in
producing stress. This affects both managers and staff when facing something unfamiliar.
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A) True B) False
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