What is the primary factor that distinguishes a professional nurse's care from care provided by ancillary nursing staff?
a. Critical thinking
b. Years of education
c. Professional licensure
d. Complexity of the task
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A Clinical decision making separates the professional nurse from technical personnel. The professional nurse is responsible for actions that require critical thinking decision making.
B Although advanced education is a distinction, the primary factor regarding patient care is that the professional nurse is responsible for actions that require critical thinking decision making.
C Although licensure is a distinction, the primary factor regarding patient care is that the professional nurse is responsible for actions that require critical thinking decision making.
D Although complexity is a distinction, the primary factor regarding patient care is that the professional nurse is responsible for actions that require critical thinking decision making.
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