Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition By Donna D. Ignatavicius

MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING, 6TH EDITION BY DONNA D. IGNATAVICIUS LEMONE/BURKE/BAULDOFF/GUBRUD | COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK & STUDY RESOURCE Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which core competency for healthcare professionals is the nurse implementing? 1. Quality improvement 2. Evidence-based practice 3. Patient-centered care 4. Teamwork and collaboration Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Identifying safety hazards and measuring quality is an example of the core competency quality improvement. Rationale 2: Using best research when providing patient care is an example of the core competency evidence-based practice. Rationale 3: The nurse instructing the patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care. Rationale 4: The core competency teamwork and collaboration involves collaboration between disciplines to provide continuous and reliable care.Global Rationale: In 2003, the National Academy of Sciences proposed a set of five core competencies that all healthcare professionals should possess to meet the needs of the 21st century. The nurse instructing the patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care. Identifying safety hazards and measuring quality are examples of the core competency quality improvement. Using best research when providing patient care is an example