According to Benner's Model the competent nurse has approximately ______years of work experience?
a. three–five c. four–six
b. one–two d. two–three
D
According to Benner's Model of Novice to Expert the competent nurse has been on the job in the same or similar situations for two–three years. Competence begins to develop when the nurse begins to see his or her actions as part of long-range goals or plans.
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a. Slow down the oxytocin infusion rate. b. Discontinue the oxytocin infusion. c. Increase the oxytocin infusion rate. d. Notify the primary health care provider.
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A) Two weeks before menstruation. B) Vaginal mucous discharge is thick. C) Low basal temperature. D) First thing in the morning.
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a. "Diffuse erythema of the abdomen." b. "Purpura scattered across abdomen." c. "Scattered ecchymoses noted on abdomen." d. "Multiple petechiae noted across the abdomen."