Society has sometimes questioned whether nursing can be considered to be a true profession and whether nurses can be considered to be professionals
What characteristic of nursing is among the characteristics that social scientists use to define a profession?
A) The median annual nursing wage is greater than $45,000.
B) Nurses use the scientific method to enhance their body of knowledge.
C) Nurses can be held legally accountable for their actions.
D) Nursing has a demonstrated commitment to the well-being of the public.
Ans: B
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The nurse is providing care to a Navajo American adolescent patient who states, "I am an adult now in my culture." Which has occurred for the patient to make this statement?
1) Graduating from high school 2) Becoming engaged 3) Starting menstruation 4) Passing a driver's permit exam
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1. They are used to guide improvement in the public health system. 2. They rigidly control public health. 3. Administrators will not monitor public health at the local level, but instead at the national level. 4. They can be used as hiring guidelines for nurses.
A person asks the nurse if it is safe to use dietary supplements. Which of the following would be the best reply from the nurse?
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