A nurse would like to implement an evidence-based practice change that will influence client care on the medical-surgical unit.The nurse works with the nurse manager and other members of leadership to write a new policy and produce education for the staff and clients.The nurse is practicing which of the standards of professional performance?
A) Leadership
B) Collaboration
C) Evaluation
D) Collegiality

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A) The nurse is practicing collaboration by working with the other staff members to implement a policy change. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting. Evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards.
B) The nurse is practicing collaboration by working with the other staff members to implement a policy change. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting. Evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards.
C) The nurse is practicing collaboration by working with the other staff members to implement a policy change. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting. Evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards.
D) The nurse is practicing collaboration by working with the other staff members to implement a policy change. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting. Evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards.

A Nurse Would Like to Implement an Evidence-Based Practice Change