What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?
A) Relies on more experienced nurses for guidance
B) Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically
C) Can see the whole picture and recognizes subtle changes in condition
D) Recognizes patterns and responds automatically

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The competent nurse is able to multitask, set goals, and think analytically. The advanced beginner is the new graduate nurse with marginally acceptable performance who relies on other experienced nurses. The proficient nurse sees the whole and focuses on long-term goals, and the level of expert nurse is reached after considerable experience (recognizes patterns and has responses that are automatic and integrated).

What Skills Would a Nurse Demonstrate If the Nurse Reached