A student nurse is interviewing a primary care nurse about her role in the community. The student asks about the most important part of the nurse's job, outside of patient care. The nurse cites
A. The need to network and build strong relationships in the community
B. Continuous learning through continuing nursing education
C. Strong assessment skills
D. The ability to focus on the big picture
ANS: A
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A student nurse is doing clinical hours on your unit. The student asks you to auscultate the patient's abdomen to verify what he has heard
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