What organization is the national leader in defining nursing competency?

Choice A reason: The Ohio Board of Nursing is the regulatory body responsible for defining the scope of practice for nurses in Ohio. It also establishes the nursing code of ethics for the state, ensuring that nurses adhere to professional standards and practices.

Choice B reason: The National Institute of Health (NIH) is a federal agency that conducts and supports medical research but does not define the scope of practice for nurses or the nursing code of ethics at the state level.

Choice C reason: The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) focuses on improving patient safety and healthcare quality. While it influences nursing practice through safety guidelines, it does not define the scope of practice or nursing code of ethics.

Choice D reason: Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) aims to prepare nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for continuously improving the quality and safety of healthcare systems. However, it does not define the scope of practice or nursing code of ethics.

Choice A reason: While a shopping list of heart-healthy food is useful, it does not involve an active learning process which is crucial for a patient who learns better by doing.

Choice B reason: Practicing taking her own blood pressure allows the patient to actively engage in her health management, making it the most appropriate educational activity for someone who learns by doing.

Choice C reason: A diagram of the effects of heart disease on the body is informative, but it is a passive learning tool and does not involve the patient in a hands-on activity.

Choice D reason: Pamphlets on heart disease provide valuable information but are not an interactive learning method and thus, less suitable for a patient who prefers learning by doing.