Excellence involves challenging ourselves. Which of the following would be considered challenging for a nurse who has been in his or her role for less than 1 year?
A. Performing a highly complicated technical skill that he or she has done a number of times before
B. Modifying the plan of care for a patient for whom he or she has cared for the past 4 days
C. Responding to a satisfaction survey sent by the school from which he or she re-cently graduated
D. Accepting an invitation to speak at a re-gional professional meeting
ANS: D
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A Incorrect because there is no challenge in doing something one is already competent.
B Incorrect because this activity is routine work.
C Incorrect because this is routine for alumni to complete.
D Correct because this is out of the ordinary and would indicate that the individual has achieved excellence in his or her area.
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