When comparing mentoring and role modeling, the role of mentoring is represented by which of the following situations?
a. The experienced nurse is unaware that the novice nurse is observing him or her gathering supplies needed to start intravenous antibiotics.
b. The novice nurse mimics conversations with his or her own patients that were unobtrusively overheard between the experienced nurse and his or her patients.
c. The novice nurse receives feedback from the experienced nurse related to the use of a new occlusive dressing product and is told, "I couldn't have done it better myself."
d. An experienced nurse is nominated for outstanding employee of the month by the novice nurse.
ANS: C
Correct: The experienced nurse knowingly enters into a relationship to advocate for and to enhance the self-esteem of the novice nurse.
Incorrect:
a. Mentoring requires an interactive process.
b. The novice nurse mimicked the experienced nurse, and the experienced nurse is most likely unaware of this role.
d. The novice nurse is promoting the professional satisfaction of the experienced nurse; however, the experienced nurse is not building the confidence and self-esteem of the novice nurse in an effort to enhance his or her professional confidence.
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