The nursing student prepares for class by reading and outlining the textbook as assigned prior to attending lecture. Which of the following characteristics is the student demonstrating by this behavior?
1. A positive attitude
2. Critical thinking
3. Accountability
4. Timeliness
3
Rationale 1: The professional nurse is accountable for his own learning experience. Reading the assigned lesson before class demonstrates accountability by optimizing the learning experience. The other options, while desirable, do not apply in this situation.
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