Although a registered nurse has been working for several years as a staff nurse on an adult oncology unit,the nurse recently transferred to a pediatric unit in the hospital.The nurse will be in orientation for several days to learn about the different systems and will need to demonstrate proficiency in various pediatric areas such as medication administration.Which behavior is the nurse demonstrating?

A) Competency
B) Judgment
C) Advocacy
D) Utilitarianism

In the practice of nursing,competence ensures the provision of safe nursing care (proficiency in pediatric medication administration).The agreement to practice with competence is a common denominator for all state regulations and is in the nursing code of ethics.Judgment refers to the ability to form an opinion or draw sound conclusions.Advocacy involves speaking up for patient care issues from your unique perspective and advocating for humane and dignified care.You use a utilitarian ethic when determining the value of something based primarily on its usefulness and effects or consequences.The greatest good for the greatest number of people is the guiding principle for action in this system (utilitarian).