Through knowledge gained from her phenomenological qualitative study identifying levels of experience of professional nurses, Patricia Benner would identify which nurse as an expert?
a. A hospice nurse who values the unique wishes of each patient when providing palliative care.
b. A medical-surgical nurse who organizes care for a group of patients to ensure timely administration of medications.
c. A neonatal intensive care nurse who is skilled in inserting peripherally inserted central catheters.
d. A pediatric nurse who notes subtle changes and intervenes to prevent respiratory failure.
ANS: D
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