A nurse who has been practicing for 3 years in an acute care facility is caring for a postsurgical patient. The nurse observes an abnormal change in vital signs and associates these changes with a postoperative bleeding problem. Which level of proficiency is the nurse demonstrating?

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The nurse is demonstrating the "Competent" level of proficiency, as they have been practicing for 3 years and can recognize patterns and associate them with potential problems, which is characteristic of a competent nurse.

A Nurse Who Has Been Practicing for 3 Years in an Acute