An advanced practice nurse uses specialized ________________ and _____________ to make decisions relative to direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative environment
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
judgments, skills
skills, judgments
Advanced practice nurses make decisions relative to direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative environment, using specialized judgments and skills. Problem solving and decision making are the heart of professional management and professional leadership.
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