The Novice Nurse Is Learning About the Contributions of Philosophy

Multiple Choice

The novice nurse is learning about the contributions of philosophy to understanding the concept of self. When learning about Patricia Benner's theory of the concept of self, what will the nurse recognize as the definition of a novice nurse?

A) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the patients and the tools required to provide patient care.
B) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the disease process and treatment plan required to provide patient care.
C) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the assessment and planning required to provide patient care.
D) Any nurse who is unfamiliar with both the pharmacologic and the nonpharmacologic therapies required to provide patient care.