A nurse is discussing interprofessional collaboration with a group of nurses. The nurse should include that which of the following is a core competency of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC)?

A. Synthesis involves combining different pieces of information and knowledge to form a coherent whole. In nursing, this means integrating data from various sources (e.g., patient history, physical examination, lab results) to create a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and develop appropriate care plans.
B. Intuition refers to the ability to understand or know something without the need for conscious reasoning. While intuition can play a role in clinical practice, especially with experienced nurses who have developed a strong sense of clinical judgment, it is not considered a formal critical thinking skill.
C. Evaluation involves assessing the credibility and significance of information, including the effectiveness of interventions and the accuracy of assessments. In nursing, evaluation is crucial for determining whether the care provided is achieving the desired outcomes and for making necessary adjustments
D. Interpretation involves understanding and explaining the meaning of data or information. In nursing, this means making sense of clinical findings, patient symptoms, and diagnostic results to guide decision- making. Effective interpretation helps nurses accurately understand patient conditions and plan appropriate interventions.
E. Analysis involves breaking down complex information into smaller, manageable parts to understand it better. In nursing, this skill is used to evaluate and understand patient data, identify patterns, and assess the relevance of information to make informed decisions.

A. This task is generally appropriate for an assistive personnel (AP) if it is within their scope of practice and if proper training has been provided. Glucometer monitoring is a routine task that APs can often perform, assuming they are trained in using the glucometer and understanding the importance of accurate readings.

B. Assigning two APs to ambulate all clients might be seen as overdelegation if the task requires more clinical judgment or if there are other tasks that need to be managed concurrently. Ambulating clients can sometimes be complex depending on their condition, and it’s essential to ensure that APs are appropriately trained and that the workload is balanced.
C. Assigning a new graduate nurse to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change could be considered overdelegation if the task requires advanced skills and experience that the new graduate might not yet possess. Wet-to-dry dressing changes can be complex and require a certain level of expertise to ensure proper technique and patient safety.
D. This task is typically appropriate for an RN with the necessary competencies and experience. A central line dressing change requires specific skills and knowledge, and delegating this task to the most competent RN ensures that it is performed correctly and safely. This is not considered overdelegation because it matches the task to the skill level of the RN.