DelBueno remarked that the beginning RN must meet a minimum set of competencies to be safe in the new role. These include all of the following except:
a. the ability to treat medical problems from presenting signs and symptoms.
b. awareness of the urgency of a situation and acting appropriately to the level of urgency.
c. the capacity to design a plan of care that safely meets the needs of the patient.
d. understanding the nature of the plan of care in relationship to the patient's medi-cal and nursing problems.
A
All are correct except Option a. Nurses do not treat medical problems; the beginning nurse should be able to recognize problems from presenting signs and symptoms.
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