Developing sound clinical judgment is a professional responsibility of the nurse.Which statements indicate behaviors that improve clinical judgment?
A) "I always assess before acting and make changes as needed."
B) "I only work the shifts I am assigned and usually refuse to float to other units."
C) "I look for research findings to support my nursing actions."
D) "I believe that every patient deserves my very best efforts."
E) "I have read the professional nursing standards."

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A) Assessing before acting and being willing to make changes as needed is a key aspect of good clinical judgment. 
C) Looking for research findings to support nursing actions helps promote evidence-based practice, which can improve clinical judgment. 
D) Believing that every patient deserves the nurse's very best efforts reflects a commitment to providing high-quality care and can contribute to good clinical judgment. 
E) Being familiar with the professional nursing standards can help guide nursing practice and promote good clinical judgment. B) Refusing to float to other units may not directly impact clinical judgment, although it could potentially limit opportunities for learning and exposure to different patient populations.

Developing Sound Clinical Judgment Is a Professional Responsibility of the Nurse.Which