What could a nurse say who believed that a nursing student has a duty to understand pertinent clinical information to make sound clinical judgments?
a. "Sometimes work does get in the way of studying."
b. "Nursing school is difficult, and striving for average is understandable."
c. "You should be honest when critically reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses."
d. "Experience after nursing school will provide real nursing knowledge."
ANS: C
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