When the nurse gathers all the equipment needed for a particular procedure and arranges the cli-ent's room for proficient implementation of the procedure, the nurse is displaying:
1. Multitasking
2. Organization
3. Effectiveness
4. Professionalism
ANS: 2
The well-organized nurse approaches any planned procedures by having all of the necessary equipment available and making sure the client is prepared. It always is wise to have the work area organized and preliminary steps completed before asking co-workers for assistance. Multi-tasking is dealing with more than one task at a time while being effective means doing the right things correctly. Being professional means showing the characteristics of performing the ex-pected tasks of the profession.
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