A new staff nurse has set a personal goal of gaining greater autonomy over practice. The component of autonomy that the nurse will need to focus on is: (Select all that apply.)
a. valuing reciprocal interactions.
b. participating in decision making.
c. exercising control over nursing tasks.
d. assuming responsibility for personal actions.
e. identifying the ethical components of practice.
B, C
Autonomy has two interrelated components: (1) control over nursing tasks, which means having the opportunity for independent thought and action, having use of time, skills, and ability, having authority and responsibility for implementing goals related to quality of care, and being able to initiate changes, and (2) participation in decision making regarding quality standards, one's job context, and institutional policies.
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