A new graduate who began their nursing career 6 months ago and who completed orientation 3 months ago is in what stage of professional development?
A) Experimentation
B) Entry
C) Mastery
D) Disengagement
Answer: B) Entry
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A pediatric nurse is assessing a 4-week-old boy who has just been admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of possible pyloric stenosis. When assessing this patient, what behavior would indicate pain in this newborn to the nurse?
A) Closed lips B) Extended fingers C) Nasolabial fold D) Eye widening
The nurse is talking with the parents of a pregnant 15-year-old. Which statement by one of the parents is expected?
1. "We're very happy for her. It will be easier to focus on education with a new baby." 2. "I'm not going to get involved. She understands how her health insurance works." 3. "Her father told her to stop dating that boy. Now look at the trouble she's gotten into." 4. "An abortion is the best choice for her. She can deal with our Catholic priest later."
The nurse, providing patient care in an "open" ICU, would most likely be working with a:
1. Multidisciplinary team with physicians who are also responsible for patients on other units 2. Multidisciplinary team that includes a physician employed by the hospital 3. Physician in charge of patient care who is a specialist in critical care 4. Primary care physician who must consult a critical care specialist