The most skilled pediatric nurse will be committed to attending to each child and family in:
a. exactly the same way
b. a manner similar to one in the textbook
c. unique ways designed for that child and family
d. the same way as every other nurse on the unit
C
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A Incorrect. The most skilled pediatric nurse will not be committed to attending to each child and family in exactly the same way, everyone is different.
B Incorrect. The most skilled pediatric nurse will not be committed to attending to each child and family in a manner similar to one in the textbook.
C Correct. The most skilled pediatric nurse will be committed to attending to each child and family in unique ways designed for that child and family. The experienced nurse may also be described as a nurse-artist because of the sensitivity exemplified in grasping the meaning of behavior in light of past and evolving events and the creative, skillful actions that reflect depth of understanding, and commitment to attending to each child and family in unique ways.
D Incorrect. The most skilled pediatric nurse will not be committed to attending to each child and family in the same way as every other nurse on the unit, as every nurse is unique.
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