NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A student nurse has completed an initial pharmacology course and tells a nurse that it was difficult. What is the best response by the nurse?

1. It really isn't over; you should take a graduate course next

2. Learning is always painful, but we must continue anyway

3. Learning is gradual and continuous; we never completely master all areas of pharmacology

4. It may be over, but now you must apply what you have learned to patient care

The correct answer is: Learning is gradual and continuous; we never completely master all areas of pharmacology

The best response by the nurse would be C. The reason for this is because learning is not something that has a definite end date or that can be fully mastered. Even for experienced healthcare professionals, there is always more to learn in the ever-evolving field of pharmacology. Option A is incorrect because it implies that the student's education is incomplete and that they need to pursue more courses. Option B is incorrect because learning should not be equated to pain or difficulty, but rather as a continuous process. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that the student's education is now complete, which is not the case. Instead, the student should continue to apply what they have learned to their future patient care. It is important for healthcare professionals to have a growth mindset and to see learning as a continuous journey.