The nurse has been practicing for several years and has become the unofficial leader, with newer nurses going to her for advice about patient care. They are amazed at how much the older nurse "thinks like a nurse." In order to "think like a nurse," the nurse must: (Select all that apply.)
a. be a nurse for several years.
b. be able to apply knowledge in making clinical decisions.
c. actively participate in the process.
d. accept procedures that have been in place for years as right.
e. develop a questioning attitude.
ANS: B, C, E
Because nursing requires the application of knowledge to make clinical decisions and guide care, it involves active participation by the nurse. The application of knowledge requires development of a questioning attitude. This process is sometimes referred to as thinking like a nurse.
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