An experienced nurse sees a new nurse using a procedure to change a dressing that is different from the one the experienced nurse is familiar with. What could be responsible for this new procedure?
1. The new nurse is performing the procedure wrong.
2. The experienced nurse has always performed the procedure wrong.
3. There are many ways to perform procedures.
4. The knowledge base is increasing because of new research, necessitating regular revisions in procedures.
ANS: 4
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