A nursing preceptor is working with a novice nurse on a medical-surgical unit. During client care, the novice nurse shares an evidence-based wound care technique that is being used with much success
Which is being encouraged when the novice nurse shares this information with the preceptor?
A) Use trial and error to gain knowledge.
B) Use existing unit modes of care.
C) Use new knowledge gained through research.
D) Use medical knowledge to perform care.
Answer: C
The novice nurse is sharing evidence learned through research that may enhance the care of the client. The novice is not encouraging the preceptor to use existing modes of care, medical knowledge, or trial and error in this example.
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