For registered nurses to enhance their expertise and sense of empowerment, certain activities are necessary. Which of the following will least prepare registered nurses for enhancing their competence?
A. Actively participating in interdisciplinary team conferences
B. Attending professional organization meetings
C. Refraining from participating in research projects in a clinical specialty
D. Returning to school to earn a higher degree in nursing
ANS: C
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a. "You should allow your health care team to do whatever is needed." b. "The blood supply in this country is the safest in the world." c. "There really is nothing unacceptable about blood transfusion." d. "There are good alternatives to transfu-sions that we can discuss."
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