A novice RN is caring for a patient who is saying that something is wrong. Vital signs are normal and there are no new specific findings. The novice RN calls another, more experienced
RN who briefly talks with the patient, calls the health care provider, and initiates a transfer to the ICU. Which statement is most likely true of the more experienced RN?
a. The experienced RN is an advanced beginner with better assessment skills than the novice nurse.
b. The experienced RN is proficient in assessment and the use of hospital protocol.
c. The experienced RN is an expert nurse with intuitive judgment that the experienced nurse cannot quite explain.
d. The experienced RN is arrogant, foolish, and likely to get in trouble for her assertive behavior.
ANS: C
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