A Nursing Preceptor Is Working with a Novice Nurse on a Medical-Surgical

Multiple Choice

A nursing preceptor is working with a novice nurse on a medical-surgical unit. During client care, the novice nurse shares an evidence-based wound care technique that is being used with much success. Which of the following is being encouraged when the novice nurse shares this information with the preceptor?

A) Use of trial and error to gain knowledge
B) Use of existing unit modes of care
C) Use of new knowledge gained through research
D) Use of medical knowledge to perform care