A novice nurse is providing care to a patient admitted to the behavioral health unit with acute depression. Which nursing action demonstrates competence when providing care to the patient?
Asking the patient why he or she is depressed.
Administering medication within the appropriate time frame.
Telling the family the healthcare provider will speak with them shortly.
Seeking assistance from a more seasoned nurse to complete the admission assessment.
Seeking assistance from a more seasoned nurse to complete the admission assessment.
The novice nurse does not yet have the specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and judgment required to be considered competent. The most competent action is seeking assistance from a more seasoned nurse to complete the admission assessment. The other actions, while appropriate, do not illustrate competence by the novice nurse in this situation.
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